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Does anyone have a vitamin B12 deficiency?
Does anyone have a vitamin B12 deficiency?
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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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 09 Dec 2024
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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 09 Dec 2024
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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 09 Dec 2024
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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 09 Dec 2024
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Can a B12 deficiency cause stomach issues?
Yes, a B12 deficiency can cause stomach upset and poor digestion.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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