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Metformin And Vitamin B Deficiency
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

I learned recently that long term metformin use is connected with vitamin B deficiency.

My doctor never told me about it, of course. A dietician I am working with told me. I was dealing with excessive fatigue and she made the connection it could be a vitamin b deficiency related to my 10-yr long metformin use.

I take a b-complex vitamin to get the right mix. I do think it has helped my energy levels.

Wanted to share in case this helps anyone on the forum here. ❤️

posted September 2, 2021
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A myPCOSteam Member

I have also ready that PCOS you also have a vitamin
D deficiency as well.

posted September 3, 2021
A myPCOSteam Member

Women with PCOS have a Vitamin D deficiency not from metformin use. I was prescibed vitamin D even before metformin. Unless theres a link my doctor didnt mention… I know I dont get enough sun thpugh.

posted September 3, 2021
A myPCOSteam Member

Thanks KarebareTTC!

Funny that you mention that. I had low vitamin D last December and started taking a vitamin D supplement. I thought it was from being inside all winter, but maybe it is related to the longterm metformin use...very helpful!

posted September 3, 2021

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