Is vitamin B12 an immune deficiency?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

General Practitioner

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9+ Yrs

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Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in the red blood cell production. A B12 deficiency can interrupt the processes involved in immunity, weakening your body's defense system against disease which is caused due to low immunity.

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Answered 24/07/2025

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