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What is vitamin B12 and its benefits?
The role of vitamin B 12 is very crucial as without enough red blood cells, your tissues and organs don't get enough oxygen. As a result your body cannot work well. You will suffer from weak musles, numbness and extreme fatigue.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
How and why would you take vitamin B12 shots?
You will opt for taking vitamin B12 shots if your levels are too low. Below 200 pg/mL are considered for injections and medications as recommended by a doctor.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
How can vegans maintain vitamin B12?
They should eat fortified foods or take vitamin B12 supplements to maintain good levels of vitamin B12 in the body.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
What are low vitamin B12 levels?
Patients with B12 levels below 200 pg/mL are considered deficient or low.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Coffee on empty stomach increase stomach acid?
Yes. Coffee can aggravate acidity and stomach acids.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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 23 May 2023
Does idli contain vitamin B12?
Yes, idli contains B12.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Why is it called vitamin B12 and not C12?
It cannot be called C12 even if the central molecule is cobalmin. It is called B12 only.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
How quickly will I benefit from a vitamin B12 injection?
They can affect as quickly as 48-72 hours in patients.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Are the B12 supplements useful in the long term?
Yes, they are useful for the long term
Last updated on 23 May 2023
What is the importance of vitamin B12 in our bodies?
The role of vitamin B 12 is very crucial as without enough red blood cells, your tissues and organs don't get enough oxygen. As a result your body cannot work well. You will suffer from weak musles, numbness and extreme fatigue.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Why is a vitamin B-12 level test useful?
The sole purpose of this test is to determine deficiency of B12 in the body.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
How long do I need to take B12 supplements?
One needs to take the supplements as long as it is required. You are recommended to get a blood test done before discontinuing the supplements.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Does every edible insect have vitamin B12?
Yes, insects have high level of Vitamin B12 it is estimated that they have the higest amount of vitamin D per 100 grams in powdered state.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
What type of substance contains vitamin B12?
All dairy products are a good source of Vitamin B12. In addition, one can include red meat once a week to boost vitamin B 12 intake
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Can you pop some vitamin B12 for a quick energy boost?
No, you are recommended to check with a doctor before taking vitamin B12.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
How to increase B12?
You are recommended to check with a doctor. You can either take cynocobalmin tablets or hydroxocobalamin injections to boost your vitamin B12 levels. In addition take a protein rich diet comprising of dairy, poultry and meat to increase your B12 naturally.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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 23 May 2023
Is the chemical vitamin B12 attracted to a magnet?
This is not yet known but vitamin B12 does contain cobalt so it can have slight paramagnetic properties.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
When would a person need a vitamin B12 supplement?
A person would need vitamin B12 supplements if they are vegetarians, vegans or are elderly people who have problems in absorbing vitamin B12 directly from food. These supplements will help them cope up with fatigue and general weakness.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
How many types of vitamin B12 are there?
There are three forms which are important those are methylcobalamin (MeCbl), adenosylcobalamin (AdCbl), and hydroxycobalamin (OHCbl). They can help boost immune system, digestive system and overall health.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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 23 May 2023
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 23 May 2023
Why don't vitamins require digestion?
Vitamins do not require digestion because either they are water soluble or fat soluble. They get dissolved and travel through different parts of the body via cells.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Which are the sources of vitamin B12?
All dairy products are a good source of Vitamin B12. In addition, one can include red meat once a week to boost vitamin B 12 intake
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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 23 May 2023
Why is vitamin B12 very important these days?
The role of vitamin B 12 is very crucial as without enough red blood cells, your tissues and organs don't get enough oxygen. As a result your body cannot work well. You will suffer from weak musles, numbness and extreme fatigue.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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 23 May 2023
Why should I check my vitamin B12 levels if I'm going vegan?
This is because 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 23 May 2023
How can I reduce my high vitamin B12, i.e. 1484 in amount?
You are recommended to check with a doctor. Otherwise you can drink alcohol in moderation to reduce your B12 levels naturally.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
What are the reasons vitamin B12 does not get absorbed?
Pernicious anemia is one reason why B12 does not get absorbed in the body. The other reasons are lack of hydrocholoric acid in the stomach which can prevent B12 absorption.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Does vitamin D interact with vitamin B12?
Research is suggestive of no interactions between vitamin B 12 and vitamin D.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Why is vitamin B12 so dangerous?
It is not very dangerous, however, excess amounts of vitmain B12 can cause headaches and nausea.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
How can improve Vitamin B12 naturally?
One can improve B12 by consuming all dairy products (milk, curd, cheese) are a good source of Vitamin B12. In addition, one can include red meat once a week to boost vitamin B 12 intake
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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 23 May 2023
What is the role of vitamin B12 in our health?
The role of vitamin B 12 is very crucial as without enough red blood cells, your tissues and organs don't get enough oxygen. As a result your body cannot work well. You will suffer from weak musles, numbness and extreme fatigue.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Which are the easily available sources of Vitamin B12?
All dairy products are a good source of Vitamin B12. In addition, one can include red meat once a week to boost vitamin B 12 intake
Last updated on 23 May 2023
What happens when you don't get enough vitamin B12?
When you do not get enough of vitamin B12 then your body feels lethargic and fatigued. Additionally, you may also suffer from poor digestion.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
How to decrease the vitamins B12 level from a higher level?
There is no sure shot way to decrease vitamin B12 levels, however, research hints that drinking alcohol moderately helps in decreasing vitamin B12 levels to a certain extent.
Last updated on 16 Oct 2023
How long does it take for vitamin B12 to leave your system?
Vitamin B 12 stays as a reserve in the body for atleast 2-4 years before the reserves starts depleting.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
How do I get vitamin B12 from food?
Vitamin B12 is naturally present in foods of animal origin, including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. In addition, fortified breakfast cereals and fortified nutritional meals.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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 23 May 2023
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 23 May 2023
Can vitamin B12 be taken on an empty stomach?
Yes, vitamin B12 can be taken on an empty stomach as it is a water soluble vitamin, it does not require food for better absorption of this vitamin. It can be taken 30 mins before meals or 2 hours post meals.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Can a B12 deficiency cause stomach issues?
Yes, a B12 deficiency can cause stomach upset and poor digestion.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
What is normal range of B12 vitamin level?
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 23 May 2023
VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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