Sentences with phrase «difficulty absorbing the vitamin»

Bodies of people aged 50 and above might have difficulties absorbing vitamin B12 from natural foods, thus supplements may be prescribed by their healthcare provider.

Vitamin B12 is found in animal products, so vegans and vegetarians are most at risk for being deficient, as well as people with gastrointestinal issues, who may have difficulty absorbing the vitamin, and people on heartburn medications.

Getting adequate amounts of vitamin B12 is also important because as you get older, the body has often more difficulty absorbing the vitamin from foods.

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Thomas also notes that the low levels of sunlight in northern Europe during winter mean that people have lowered levels of vitamin D in their bodies, and therefore have difficulty absorbing calcium.

People who suffer from malabsorption problems such as cystic fibrosis, and have difficulty digesting or absorbing fats and fat soluble vitamins, benefit greatly from MCFA.

Vitamins are other nutrients that cats with chronic pancreatitis have difficulty absorbing.