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Can gut bacteria synthesize vitamin B12?

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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 can you tell if you are B12 deficient?

One can suspect of having vitamin B 12 deficiency if you are constantly feeling lethargic and having nausea along with stomach upset.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Can proton pump inhibitors cause vitamin B12 deficiency?

When proton pump inhibitors are taken for more than two years, it has been associated with depletion of vitamin B12.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What will happen if a person's B12 levels go very high?

If your B 12 levels are too high then you may be suffering from hematologic disorders like chronic myelogeneous leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, polycythemia vera. To know the exact cause contact your doctor and do not ignore high levels of B12 as it can be life-threatening.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How can you tell if you are low on vitamin B12 without a test?

One can suspect of having vitamin B 12 deficiency if you are constantly feeling lethargic and having nausea along with stomach upset.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How can my digestive tract cause vitamin D deficiency?

Research is suggestive that fat soluble vitamin D is deficient in people who have digestive tract disorders such as bowel disease because vitamin D along with dietary fats are not absorbed adequately.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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