How do I get vitamin B12 from food?

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How do I get vitamin B12 from food?

How do I get vitamin B12 from food?

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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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What will happen if a person's B12 levels go very high?

If your B 12 levels are too high then you may be suffering from hematologic disorders like chronic myelogeneous leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, polycythemia vera. To know the exact cause contact your doctor and do not ignore high levels of B12 as it can be life-threatening.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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What is vitamin B12? How do you increase it quickly?

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.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 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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