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Frequently Asked Questions
Should vitamin D testing be routine for seniors?
Yes, it helps in maintaining good hormone and bone health.
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How many times a days should I take vitamin B complex?
Once a day.
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Do adults need a vitamin B complex supplement?
Yes, vitamin B complex supplements help in preventing neurological disorders and anemia.
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What is a positive Schilling test?
A Schilling test is also known as a Vitamin B12 absorption test. It was formerly used to determine whether a person was absorbing vitamin B12 normally
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Why does our body need vitamin B?
Our body needs vitamin B to produce red blood cells and prevent anemia.
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Do transdermal patches for B12 supplementation work?
No, they are not that effective however some vegans may prefer to take them
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Are 2 eggs a day enough to cover your need of vitamin B12?
Yes, they are more than sufficient. However, check your levels routinely.
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What causes biotin deficiency?
The exact reasons are not yet know for some it can be inborn.
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Can I take iron supplement together with vitamin b complex?
Yes, one can safely take them together to promote good health.
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How to increase my level of D3 and B12?
Have lots of dairy products and poultry products it will help in increasing both D3 and B12.
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Why do some people avoid taking vitamins?
This is because some may also experience side effects from vitamin deficiencies
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Does flaxseed contain B12?
No, flaxseeds do not contain vitamin B12.
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Is a daily blood test possible?
Yes, if the doctor has recommended you to take it
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Why can Indians be vegetarian and not get a B12 deficiency?
This is particularly because indians take a lot of dairy products which contain vitamin B12.
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Does amul butter milk contain B12?
Yes, in small quantity.
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How much B12 is needed in the body?
Adults need 2.4 mcg of vitamin B12 daily to prevent conditions such as pernicious anemia.
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Is 100 mcg of vitamin B-12 in a multi-vitamin enough?
Yes, its ok if you are not deficient in vitamin B12
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What are the vitamin B12 and D sources for vegetarians?
The sources are milk, cheese, curd and nuts.
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Will intake of milk and eggs improve B12 deficiency?
Yes, all dairy products increase vitamin B12 in the body.
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Can I take a vitamin B complex with milk?
Yes, one can safely take them together to promote good health.
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What are some vitamins most people need more of?
To prevent nutritional deficiencies one should take calcium, essential fatty acids, folic acid, iron, magnesium, and vitamins A, B12, C, and D.
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Should vegetarians take vitamin B12 supplements?
Yes, they can take vitamin supplements if they are deficient in Vitamin B12 or they are suffering from anemia.
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Does taking vitamin B12 help muscle recovery?
Yes. A study found that the rebuilding and repairing of muscles requires vitamin B12 as as cofactor, alongside folate.
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Can a vegan get Vitamin B12 without taking supplements?
Yes.
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What are the health benefits of vitamin B and D?
They help the body prevent anemia and bone related disorders along with increasing the energy levels and lowering bad cholesterol levels.
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Do Eggs contain Vitamin B12?
Yes, eggs contain vitamin B12 along with other poultry products.
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Can I take a multivitamin and B-complex together?
Yes, you can take them together. It is very rare that you will have an overdose of vitamin B as it is mostly excreted via urine.
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How often should I take 1000mcg B12 supplements?
Typically one should take a dose of1,000 mcg once a week for 4 to 8 weeks and then 1,000 mcg once a month. However, you must consult your physican before starting the treatment.
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What level of B12 is dangerously high?
A level higher than 900 pg/mL.is considered abnormal and one must consult a doctor to prevent liver and kidney diseases.
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Do B12 supplements work?
Yes, B12 supplements work and they are often recommended to be taken together with folic acid supplements. As folic acid will cover up anemia, however, it cannot prevent neurological damage.
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Do vitamin supplements and multivitamins actually work?
Yes, they work well to promote good health.
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