Why does vitamin B12 make me sleepy?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

General Practitioner

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Yes, taking vitamin B12 supplements can make you fall asleep and stay asleep due to the production of melatonin.Melatonin is responsible for inducing sleep as it works on the pineal gland.

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