I've been wondering why I have a deficiency in vitamin B12 and vitamin D3, even though I don't have any bad habits. I make sure to jog daily and follow a healthy diet. What could be the reasons behind this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Causes of b12 deficiency include food-bound cobalamin malabsorption low serum cobalamin levels,pernicious anaemia and vegeterians etc.

Answered 04/07/2025

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