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  • Female
  • 30 Years
  • 31/05/2023

Why am I vitamin B12 deficient even though I eat a lot of meat?

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Dr. Dr Yusuf Mohammad

Dr Yusuf Mohammad

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 8+ Yrs
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This is because some may experience malabsorption of vitamin B12 in the intestines. Check with a doctor if you are eating enough B12 rich mels and still unable to absorb vitamin B12

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