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
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.
The sole purpose of this test is to determine deficiency of B12 in the body.
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.
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.
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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