Aging and B12 Deficiency
Betaine HCl and apple cider vinegar can restore B12 absorption and noticeably increase energy levels in older adults. Approximately 20% of people over age 60 have a B12 deficiency. Stomach acid production declines with age, reducing both B…
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Betaine HCl and apple cider vinegar can restore B12 absorption and noticeably increase energy levels in older adults. Approximately 20% of people over age 60 have a B12 deficiency. Stomach acid production declines with age, reducing both B12 activation from food and intrinsic factor release. For people over 55, proactively acidifying the stomach is recommended as a preventive measure against B12 deficiency.