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5. I just googled low B12 and dementia.

Sat Aug 12, 2023, 02:06 PM

Aug 2023

Looks like there might be a correlation.
Taking PPIs reduces B12 absorption. Could that be the cause?

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Getting Off PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) [View all] NJCher Aug 2023 OP

K and R Diamond_Dog Aug 2023 #1

That new study has been contradicted by previous, better constructed studies Fiendish Thingy Aug 2023 #2

yes, I knew this when I posted the above NJCher Aug 2023 #8

I'm saying there is no conclusive proof of a link between PPI and dementia. Fiendish Thingy Aug 2023 #9

Thanks. MOMFUDSKI Aug 2023 #3

Another problem with PPIs is multigraincracker Aug 2023 #4

if I remember correctly NJCher Aug 2023 #7

I just googled low B12 and dementia. multigraincracker Aug 2023 #5

interesting NJCher Aug 2023 #11

I've drastically reduced my use of these things NJCher Aug 2023 #10