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Does anyone have a vitamin B12 deficiency?

Does anyone have a vitamin B12 deficiency?

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Does anyone have a vitamin B12 deficiency?

Yes, vegetarians and vegans are at a risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Additionally, it has been reported that 1.5 to 15% people globally have vitamin B12 deficiency.

Last updated on 24 Jul 2025

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What is the normal range of vitamin B12?

The vitamin B12 normal range in serum typically falls between 200 pg/mL and 900 pg/mL. For elderly individuals, maintaining levels between 300 to 350 pg/mL is considered ideal to support overall health.

Last updated on 24 Jul 2025

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Does anyone have a vitamin B12 deficiency?

Yes, vegetarians and vegans are at a risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Additionally, it has been reported that 1.5 to 15% people globally have vitamin B12 deficiency.

Last updated on 24 Jul 2025

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What is the difference between vitamins B3 and B12?

They are an integral part of B complexes. The key difference between vitamin B3 and B12 is that vitamin B3 is important in controlling cholesterol and triglyceride levels in our blood, whereas vitamin B12 is important as a cofactor in DNA synthesis for both fatty acid and amino acid metabolism.

Last updated on 24 Jul 2025

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What are B12 benefits?

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body's blood and nerve cells healthy. It also helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. Research is suggestive that vitamin B12 also helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that makes people tired and weak.

Last updated on 24 Jul 2025

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How quickly can you increase B12?

You are recommended to check with a doctor. You can either take cynocobalmin tablets or hydroxocobalamin injections to boost your vitamin B12 levels. In addition take a protein rich diet comprising of dairy, poultry and meat to increase your B12 naturally.

Last updated on 24 Jul 2025

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