Question 1

What is vitamin B6 and B12 and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

B6 and B12 are part of water soluble vitamins essential for the body. B6 helps regulate hormones and B12 helps in preventing neurological diseases and nerve damage.

Question 2

What are the symptoms of folic acid deficiency?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of folic acid deficiency are lethargy, breathelessness, fatigue and headaches. Get a test done to know if you have anemia.

Question 3

What foods are high in vitamin B6 and B12?

Accepted Answer

All kinds of meat and poultry food items are high in vitamin B6 , B1& B12. Fish (tuna) and salmon are also rich in vitamin B12 and vitamin D.

Question 4

What are the benefits of vitamin B1, B6, and B12?

Accepted Answer

The benefits are B1 (thiamine), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (cobalamin) are essential for proper functioning of the nervous system.

Question 5

How does vitamin B6 or B12 help to gain energy?

Accepted Answer

B6 and B12 are part of water soluble vitamins essential for the body. B6 helps regulate hormones and B12 helps in preventing neurological diseases and nerve damage. Besides helping form red blood cells, B12 converts fat and protein to energy.

Question 6

What foods improve hemoglobin and vitamin B12 levels?

Accepted Answer

All kinds of meat and poultry food items are high in vitamin B6 , B1& B12. Fish (tuna) and salmon are also rich in vitamin B12 and hemoglobin.

Question 7

Which is worse, folate or B12 deficiency? Why?

Accepted Answer

Both are equally bad. The symptoms of folic acid deficiency are lethargy, breathelessness, fatigue and headaches. Get a test done to know if you have anemia.

Question 8

What is your favorite brand for vitamin B12 supplements?

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N/A

Question 9

What foods can I eat that are high in folic acid?

Accepted Answer

You can consume dark leafy vegetables, beans, peanuts, sunflower seeds, fresh fruits, whole grains and meat especially the liver.

Question 10

How can I increase my iron and B12?

Accepted Answer

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 and iron naturally.

Question 11

What is folate deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Folate deficiency occurs when the body is devoid of folate. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, mouth sores and neurological issues.

Question 12

Can I take B12 and folic acid together?

Accepted Answer

Yes they are often recommended to be taken together as folic acid will cover up anemia, however, it cannot prevent neurological damage.

Question 13

What is the benefit of folate acid and vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

Taking them both together will prevent anemia and neurological diseases.

Question 14

Can vitamin B12 and folic acid be taken together?

Accepted Answer

Yes they are often recommended to be taken together as folic acid will cover up anemia, however, it cannot prevent neurological damage.

Question 15

Is Folate and B12 the same thing?

Accepted Answer

No, they are not the same.

Question 16

How much is too much vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

Exceeding more than 1000mcg per day is too much of vitamin B12.

Question 17

What are the causes of folic acid deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid deficiency is caused if you take too much alcohol or you are not eating nutricious meals.

Question 18

What is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia? How do you treat it?

Accepted Answer

Deficiency of vitamin B12 is associated with anemia. One treats it by consuming dairy products and supplements which are rich in Vitamin B12.

Question 19

Does water and B12 vitamins help pass a urine test for THC?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no evidence that consuming water along with B12 will help pass the THC test.

Question 20

Why don't doctors test vitamins and hormones?

Accepted Answer

Doctors do recommend a B12 test to evaluate B 12 deficiency

Question 21

Can too much vitamin B12 cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Generally, no vitamins can cause a raise in blood pressure.

Question 22

Does curd have a vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

Yes, curd and all other dairy products have vitamin B12.

Question 23

What does it mean if you have high folate and low B12?

Accepted Answer

It means that iron levels are normal and body is vitamin B12 deficit.

Question 24

Should I take Vitamin B12 or Vitamin B complex?

Accepted Answer

It depends whether you are having specifically B12 deficiency or any other disease. If you are having B12 deficiency then you are recommended to take B12.

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