I've been diagnosed with a B12 deficiency a few times now, and I'm taking supplements for it. Is there any chance that homeopathy could help treat this deficiency too?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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No.. Best treatment is by allopathic medication..

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Answered 04/07/2025

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The golden blood type or Rh null blood group contains no Rh antigens (proteins) on the red blood cell (RBC). This is the rarest blood group in the world, with less than 50 individuals having this blood group

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I'm really concerned about my hemoglobin levels. In July, my HB was at 8.7, and now it's dropped to 5.8. I've already done all the blood-related tests, but they haven't shown any issues. I'm wondering if drinking red wine could help increase my hemoglobin. What do you think?

Red wine can provide some iron, but it's not a reliable or significant source to increase hemoglobin. If your hemoglobin is very low, it's important to focus on iron-rich foods, supplements, and follow up with your doctor to find the underlying cause.

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I've got my blood test results back from January 6th, 22, and it shows my total protein is 8.9, and my globulin is 4.10, both higher than the normal range. I've attached the test report for your review. Can you help me understand what this means and suggest what I should do next?

Physician opinion is advised to the patient.

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