If supplement-related
A report from the Framingham Offspring Study of 2,999 adults found the following average daily B12 intakes, including fortified foods and supplements (Tucker, 2000): Age 26-49: 8.9 g Age 50-64: 8.7 g Age 65-83: 8.5 g A 2015-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of over 4,500 adults 60 years and older found the following average daily B12 intakes (USDA NHANES, 2019): Male non-supplement users (68% of men): 4.5 g Male supplement users: 5.3 g from food plus 326 g from supplements Female non-supplement users (63% of women): 3.6 g Female supplement users: 3.8 g from food plus 520 g from supplements European Food Safety Authoritys Recommendations In 2015, the EFSA released recommendations for B12 intake across Europe
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But of more concern is really that it can cause receptor desensitization, maybe even turn off the whole receptor pathway
And GLP-1 peptide drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) have undergone extensive testing in clinical trials to become FDA-approved drugs for obesity and type 2 diabetes
These red flags include: heavy bleeding bleeding after sex bleeding after menopause chest pain fainting sudden neurological symptoms severe depression thoughts of self-harm new severe pain recurrent UTIs painful sex Another benefit to speaking with a menopaused-trained expert, such as a Midi clinician: They will be able to go over your symptoms and medical history, determine whether you are in perimenopause or have hit menopause, and give advice on the best care options for your unique needs
