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What is vitamin B6 and B12 and what does it do?
B6 and B12 are part of water soluble vitamins essential for the body. B6 helps regulate hormones and B12 helps in preventing neurological diseases and nerve damage.
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What are the symptoms of folic acid deficiency?
The symptoms of folic acid deficiency are lethargy, breathelessness, fatigue and headaches. Get a test done to know if you have anemia.
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What foods are high in vitamin B6 and B12?
All kinds of meat and poultry food items are high in vitamin B6 , B1& B12. Fish (tuna) and salmon are also rich in vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
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What are the benefits of vitamin B1, B6, and B12?
The benefits are B1 (thiamine), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (cobalamin) are essential for proper functioning of the nervous system.
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What foods improve hemoglobin and vitamin B12 levels?
All kinds of meat and poultry food items are high in vitamin B6 , B1& B12. Fish (tuna) and salmon are also rich in vitamin B12 and hemoglobin.
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Which is worse, folate or B12 deficiency? Why?
Both are equally bad. The symptoms of folic acid deficiency are lethargy, breathelessness, fatigue and headaches. Get a test done to know if you have anemia.
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What is your favorite brand for vitamin B12 supplements?
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What foods can I eat that are high in folic acid?
You can consume dark leafy vegetables, beans, peanuts, sunflower seeds, fresh fruits, whole grains and meat especially the liver.
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What is folate deficiency?
Folate deficiency occurs when the body is devoid of folate. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, mouth sores and neurological issues.
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Can I take B12 and folic acid together?
Yes they are often recommended to be taken together as folic acid will cover up anemia, however, it cannot prevent neurological damage.
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What is the benefit of folate acid and vitamin B12?
Taking them both together will prevent anemia and neurological diseases.
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Can vitamin B12 and folic acid be taken together?
Yes they are often recommended to be taken together as folic acid will cover up anemia, however, it cannot prevent neurological damage.
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Is Folate and B12 the same thing?
No, they are not the same.
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How much is too much vitamin B12?
Exceeding more than 1000mcg per day is too much of vitamin B12.
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What are the causes of folic acid deficiency?
Folic acid deficiency is caused if you take too much alcohol or you are not eating nutricious meals.
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What is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia? How do you treat it?
Deficiency of vitamin B12 is associated with anemia. One treats it by consuming dairy products and supplements which are rich in Vitamin B12.
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Does water and B12 vitamins help pass a urine test for THC?
No, there is no evidence that consuming water along with B12 will help pass the THC test.
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Why don't doctors test vitamins and hormones?
Doctors do recommend a B12 test to evaluate B 12 deficiency
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Can too much vitamin B12 cause high blood pressure?
Generally, no vitamins can cause a raise in blood pressure.
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Does curd have a vitamin B12?
Yes, curd and all other dairy products have vitamin B12.
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What does it mean if you have high folate and low B12?
It means that iron levels are normal and body is vitamin B12 deficit.
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