Why don't doctors test vitamins and hormones?
Doctors do recommend a B12 test to evaluate B 12 deficiency
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
B6 and B12 are part of water soluble vitamins essential for the body. B6 helps regulate hormones and B12 helps in preventing neurological diseases and nerve damage. Besides helping form red blood cells, B12 converts fat and protein to energy.
Exceeding more than 1000mcg per day is too much of vitamin B12.
Both are equally bad. The symptoms of folic acid deficiency are lethargy, breathelessness, fatigue and headaches. Get a test done to know if you have anemia.
Deficiency of vitamin B12 is associated with anemia. One treats it by consuming dairy products and supplements which are rich in Vitamin B12.
You can consume dark leafy vegetables, beans, peanuts, sunflower seeds, fresh fruits, whole grains and meat especially the liver.
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