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

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

General Practitioner

MBBS
15+ Yrs

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It is because there is a high possibility that your body is unable to absorb the vitamin B12 available in the foods you are consuming.

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a Urine Protein Test Test or Take a Anti CCP Test (Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide) Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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