Deficiency can manifest as megaloblastic anemia, peripheral neuropathy, cognitive impairment, and fatiguesymptoms that may overlap with or be attributed to weight loss efforts, potentially delaying diagnosis
Biomarkers of oxidative stress, including reduced glutathione (GSH), oxidized glutathione (GSSG) and glutathione redox/antioxidant capacity (GSH/GSSG), were measured
Medical assistants often explain medications and give follow-up information to patients after their exams, but they do not diagnose patients or prescribe medications
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Monitoring should be specific Depending on the goal, monitoring may include: Body composition trends, not just scale weight Blood pressure and resting heart rate Fasting glucose, insulin, A1c Lipids and inflammatory markers Liver enzymes, kidney function Thyroid markers when relevant Nutrient status, especially if appetite drops Sleep data, subjective and objective if available You also need a plan for what happens if you stop