Review of the use of mirtazapine in the treatment of depression
Medical monitoring is necessary to avoid unsafe use and prompt intervention should side effects develop
Figure 5: Atherosclerosis-related vascular inflammation involves artery thickening (plaque buildup), oxidized LDL cholesterol, and platelet-induced clot formation
How Should You Find Out If You Have a Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Why Absorption Matters: The B12 Challenge The journey of B12 from your plate to your cells involves several steps: B12 from food is bound to proteins and must be released by stomach acid It then binds to intrinsic factor, a protein produced by the stomach This complex travels to the small intestine where B12 is absorbed Finally, it enters the bloodstream for transport to cells This elaborate process explains why many people, despite adequate dietary intake, may still experience functional B12 deficiency
Gradual dose reduction rather than abrupt cessation may improve weight maintenance, though evidence is limited