Is a vitamin B12 level of 388 pg/mL normal?
Yes, it is normal.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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.
Vitamin B12 deficiency is highly prevalent in patients who have diabetic neuropathy. Hence, patients are encouraged to take proper diet and also supplement themselves with B12.
It can be cured if we find the exact cause of malabsorbtion of B12 in the intestines by the body. B12 supplementation is needed.
CBC, B12 and Anti-intrinsic Factor Antibody Test are gold standard tests to detect pernicious anemia.
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