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What are the effective roles of vitamin B12 in digestion?
What are the effective roles of vitamin B12 in digestion?
What are the effective roles of vitamin B12 in digestion?
Vitamin B 12 plays a major role in digestion by providing the gut with enough supply of red blood cells. Lack of B12 has been associated with poor gut health affecting digestion and often inducing loose motions. Hence, taking adequate amount of B 12 is recommended to maintain proper digestive function.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Related Questions
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
Is the chemical vitamin B12 attracted to a magnet?
This is not yet known but vitamin B12 does contain cobalt so it can have slight paramagnetic properties.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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
VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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- No preparation required