Hello,
I have a question regarding B9. What could be the cause of a significant deficiency in the blood despite taking a supplement with extreme doses? I guess it might be a malabsorption issue... but how can this be addressed? The doctor isn't looking for the cause and only recommends extreme supplementation.
Thank you very much in advance for your response.
Yes, a deficiency of vitamin B9 (folic acid) can be caused by malabsorption. This disorder can be due to various factors such as intestinal diseases, the use of certain medications, alcoholism, or genetic factors. If your doctor is not investigating the cause, consider consulting a specialist (gastroenterologist).
Supplementation with high doses can be effective, but it can also lead to overdosing, so be cautious about this.
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Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.