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A few commenters emphasized the importance of a diverse physician workforce in achieving positive health outcomes, addressing upstream drivers of health (such as housing and food insecurity), and reducing health disparities, with a commenter adding that the shift away from training informed by diverse American experiences risks eroding trust in healthcare institutions, especially among underserved groups
healthier lifestyles often include sufficient B12 intake through balanced diets
Absorption Issues from GI Conditions and Surgery Other health issues can throw up similar roadblocks to B12 absorption, making long-term injection therapy the only effective solution
Understanding these differences is essential for informed decision-making and safe clinical practice
People following vegetarian or vegan diets may also need a more reliable source, since B12 is primarily found in animal products