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

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

General Practitioner

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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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Answered 24/07/2025

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