Can lambs liver help with B12 deficiency?
Yes. Liver and kidneys, especially from lamb, are rich in vitamin B12.
Last updated on 31 May 2023
In case the body is unable to absorb vitamin B12 due to dietary insufficiency, malabsorption, or lack of intrinsic factor, hepatic stores are depleted. However, when it is stored in excess it can release and help the body cope with symptoms of B12 deficiency.
Yes, fatty liver and other chronic liver diseases can cause high levels of vitamin B12. To be noted, high levels of vitamin B12 can also pose a risk to develope non alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Liver function test is mainly done to check how well the liver is working or is there any liver diseases such as hepatitis. In addition, it also helps in monitoring existing liver conditions.
Research hints that the consumption of alcohol may reduce vitamin B12 levels. An older study indicated that moderate alcohol intake diminished vitamin B12 by 5% among healthy, well-nourished, postmenopausal women and men.
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