Mixers water and juice mixers slow the absorption of alcohol and lowers BAC while carbonated drinks (soda) speeds up absorption and raises BAC levels even if the same amount of alcohol is consumed with a juice or water mixer
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Standalone B12 is appropriate for vegans, older adults, those with pernicious anaemia or malabsorption disorders, people taking metformin or proton pump inhibitors, and anyone with confirmed B12 deficiency on blood tests
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Effects on specific populations including the elderly, those with metabolic disease, and women have not been specifically investigated