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Can gut bacteria synthesize vitamin B12?
Can gut bacteria synthesize vitamin B12?
Can gut bacteria synthesize vitamin B12?
Vitamin B-12 is synthesised and utilised by bacteria in the human gut microbiome. However, not substantial research is done to establish the same statement.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How does vitamin B12 affect pregnancy?
Deficiency of vitamin B12 is associated with multiple pregnancy related complications such as spontaneous abortion, recurrent pregnancy loss, small for gestational age (SGA), low birth weight (LBW), intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and overall weakness.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Does anyone have a vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, vegetarians and vegans are at a risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Additionally, it has been reported that 1.5 to 15% people globally have vitamin B12 deficiency.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can taking 5000 mcg daily of vitamin B12 cause cancer?
No, it does not cause cancer. However, excessive intake may put you at a risk of cancer.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is the normal range of vitamin B12?
A serum vitamin B12 level between 200 pg/mL and 900 pg/mL is considered normal, however, values ranging between 300 to 350 pg/mL is recognised as a marker for a desirable status in the elderly.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Does vitamin D interact with vitamin B12?
Research is suggestive of no interactions between vitamin B 12 and vitamin D.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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