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What is the normal range of vitamin B12?
What is the normal range of vitamin B12?
What is the normal range of vitamin B12?
A serum vitamin B12 level between 200 pg/mL and 900 pg/mL is considered normal, however, values ranging between 300 to 350 pg/mL is recognised as a marker for a desirable status in the elderly.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Related Questions
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
When would a person need a vitamin B12 supplement?
A person would need vitamin B12 supplements if they are vegetarians, vegans or are elderly people who have problems in absorbing vitamin B12 directly from food. These supplements will help them cope up with fatigue and general weakness.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Is the chemical vitamin B12 attracted to a magnet?
This is not yet known but vitamin B12 does contain cobalt so it can have slight paramagnetic properties.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
How to 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 23 May 2023
Can you pop some vitamin B12 for a quick energy boost?
No, you are recommended to check with a doctor before taking vitamin B12.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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