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  • 23/05/2023

Can taking 5000 mcg daily of vitamin B12 cause cancer?

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Dr. Dr Hema Pratima

Dr Hema Pratima

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  • MBBS
  • Fellowship in Diabetes Mellitus
  • 9+ Yrs
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No, it does not cause cancer. However, excessive intake may put you at a risk of cancer.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a Lipase Test Test or Take a ABSOLUTE LYMPHOCYTE COUNT (ALC) Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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