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When would a person need a vitamin B12 supplement?
When would a person need a vitamin B12 supplement?
When would a person need a vitamin B12 supplement?
A person would need vitamin B12 supplements if they are vegetarians, vegans or are elderly people who have problems in absorbing vitamin B12 directly from food. These supplements will help them cope up with fatigue and general weakness.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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What is a vitamin B12 blood test?
A vitamin B 12 blood test measures vitamin B12 deficiency in people. Not only this, it also helps in the diagnosis of a genetic disorder known as methylmalonic acedemia.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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
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 23 May 2023
VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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