How
Vitamin B12
interacts with
clofibrate
Interaction Type:
Depletions
Interaction Rating:
Study Supported
Clofibrate is reported to decrease the absorption of vitamin B12 from the digestive tract. Other "fibrates", such as fenofibrate could act in a similar way. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary.
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References
Robinson C, Weigly E. Clofibrate Inhibits Absorption of Vitamin B12. Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy. New York: Macmillan; 1984:46-54.
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