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How and why would you take vitamin B12 shots?

How and why would you take vitamin B12 shots?

You will opt for taking vitamin B12 shots if your levels are too low. Below 200 pg/mL are considered for injections and medications as recommended by a doctor.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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How can vegans maintain vitamin B12?

They should eat fortified foods or take vitamin B12 supplements to maintain good levels of vitamin B12 in the body.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What are the reasons vitamin B12 does not get absorbed?

Pernicious anemia is one reason why B12 does not get absorbed in the body. The other reasons are lack of hydrocholoric acid in the stomach which can prevent B12 absorption.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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Does vitamin D interact with vitamin B12?

Research is suggestive of no interactions between vitamin B 12 and vitamin D.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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