Can you die from anemia from a B12 deficiency?
In very rare cases, pernicious anemia (caused due to vitamin B12 deficiency) can cause death if left untreated.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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.
Vitamin B12 deficiency is called pernicious anemia because there is a decrease in red blood cells that occurs when the intestines cannot properly absorb vitamin B12.
CBC, B12 and Anti-intrinsic Factor Antibody Test are gold standard tests to detect pernicious anemia.
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