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How does vitamin B12 affect pregnancy?
How does vitamin B12 affect pregnancy?
How does vitamin B12 affect pregnancy?
Deficiency of vitamin B12 is associated with multiple pregnancy related complications such as spontaneous abortion, recurrent pregnancy loss, small for gestational age (SGA), low birth weight (LBW), intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and overall weakness.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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What is a vitamin B12 blood test?
A vitamin B 12 blood test measures vitamin B12 deficiency in people. Not only this, it also helps in the diagnosis of a genetic disorder known as methylmalonic acedemia.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Why don't vitamins require digestion?
Vitamins do not require digestion because either they are water soluble or fat soluble. They get dissolved and travel through different parts of the body via cells.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
How long does it take for vitamin B12 to leave your system?
Vitamin B 12 stays as a reserve in the body for atleast 2-4 years before the reserves starts depleting.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Why is a vitamin B-12 level test useful?
The sole purpose of this test is to determine deficiency of B12 in the body.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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