Is B12 Hard on Kidneys?
In April, the Journal of the American Medical Association (Jama) Published a Study That Looked at Whether High Doses of B Vitamins (Folic Acid, B12, B6) Helped...
In April, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a study that looked at whether high doses of B vitamins (folic acid, B12, B6) helped people with kidney disease due to diabetes. The study found that high doses of these vitamins were actually harmful.
Is vitamin B12 good for kidneys?
Vitamin B122-3 ug/day supplement recommended for CKD (dialysis and non-dialysis); deficiency can cause permanent nerve damage. Always include B12 supplement with folate.
Are B12 supplements hard on kidneys?
Summary: Patients with diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease caused by diabetes) who received high dose B-vitamin therapy experienced a more rapid decline in kidney function and had a higher rate of heart attack and stroke than patients who received placebo, according to a study.
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