Does anyone have a vitamin B12 deficiency?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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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.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES (ANTI MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES) Test or Take a Apollo Vitamin Check - Advance Test

Book THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES (ANTI MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES) Test Book Apollo Vitamin Check - Advance Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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