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Lupus patients need time at each level to ensure their disease remains stable before adding more metabolic disruption
Risk factors for developing a vitamin B12 deficiency as a senior include: Adherence to a vegetarian diet Trouble with stomach issues Pancreatic issues Intestinal difficulties Medications that reduce stomach acid production taken over a long period of time It is possible for seniors to develop a deficiency without any of these risk factors, but theyre still important to understand lest they exacerbate the problem
To that end, DHEA may:6 Interact with prescription medications (particularly those for mental health, including SSRIs, antipsychotics, carbamazepine, lithium, and valproic acid) Worsen psychiatric disorders and increase the risk of mania in people with mood disorders Reduce HDL (good) cholesterol levels Increase the risk of hormone-sensitive cancers (prostate, breast, and ovarian) Lead to oily skin, acne, or hirsutism in women (male-pattern hair growth) For more information on the potential drug interactions, you can find extensive lists from the Mayo Clinic and Mount Sinai