Additionally, chronic conditions such as HIV and tuberculosis have been implicated in B12 deficiency due to increased metabolic demand and altered absorption mechanisms (Green, 2017)
Comparative genomic mapping implicates LRRK2 for intellectual disability and autism at 12q12, and HDHD1, as well as PNPLA4, for X-linked intellectual disability at Xp22.31
This essential nutrient is crucial for red blood cell production, a healthy nervous system, and DNA synthesis
Additionally, recent studies have identified bacterial DNA in human and mouse adipose tissues 20,21
At our practice, we frequently recommend vitamin B12 injections for patients who have difficulty adequately absorbing the vitamin through diet or oral supplements
For example, growth hormone is implicated in activating bone turnover, increasing body lean mass, and reducing adiposity