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What are the effective roles of vitamin B12 in digestion?
What are the effective roles of vitamin B12 in digestion?
What are the effective roles of vitamin B12 in digestion?
Vitamin B 12 plays a major role in digestion by providing the gut with enough supply of red blood cells. Lack of B12 has been associated with poor gut health affecting digestion and often inducing loose motions. Hence, taking adequate amount of B 12 is recommended to maintain proper digestive function.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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Why should I check my vitamin B12 levels if I'm going vegan?
This is because 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 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
VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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