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Nitrous oxide can cause irreversible neurotoxic damages
Frequent and/or chronic use can cause vitamin B12 depletion, such as other rapidly vitamin B12 depleting substance, may lead to severe nerve damage.[1] We recommend that you always supplement with vitamin B12 if you use this substance, regardless dose and frequency to be on the safe side. Especially those with "decreased vitamin B12 absorption, such as in those with small bowel resection, irritable bowel disease, and/or pernicious anemia, and those with reduced intake, such as in vegans and vegetarians".[2] Additionally, improper use puts the user at risk of oxygen deprivation. It is highly advised to use harm reduction practices if using this substance.
- ↑ Flippo, T. S. (1 December 1993). "Neurologic Degeneration Associated With Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia in Patients With Vitamin B12 Deficiency". Archives of Surgery. 128 (12): 1391. doi:10.1001/archsurg.1993.01420240099018. ISSN 0004-0010.
- ↑ Campdesuner, V; Teklie, Y; Alkayali, T; Pierce, D; George, J (9 July 2020). "Nitrous Oxide-Induced Vitamin B12 Deficiency Resulting in Myelopathy". Cureus. 12 (7): e9088. doi:10.7759/cureus.9088. PMC 7366039
. PMID 32685323.