OA 6:FSO605
Pregnant women are at increased risk of iron deficiency because iron requirements are significantly increased during pregnancy due to increased iron utilization by the developing fetus and placenta and because of blood volume expansion (69)
In addition, there is no evidence that meningococcus can utilize glucose-6-phosphate, which is an available carbon source in the intracellular environment, as other pathogenic bacteria do (Maloney et al., 1990)
However, it is an INCI-listed cosmetic ingredient widely used in skincare formulations
While small-scale studies are ongoing, the transition to adequately powered trials with comparison groups remains a research priority for advancing regulatory policy and understanding
B12 is usually considered safe, but when combined with certain medications or other vitamins, things get complicated