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  • 31/05/2023

As a vegetarian, are you taking B12 vitamins?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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It is not compulsory to take B12 vitamins if you are vegetarian. However, if you have been detected with pernicious anemia then you must take supplements or injections to prevent complications.

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