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What does a very high level of vitamin B12 indicate?
What does a very high level of vitamin B12 indicate?
What does a very high level of vitamin B12 indicate?
High levels of serum cobalmin may be a sign of a serious, even life-threatening, disease. Hematologic disorders like chronic myelogeneous leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, polycythemia vera and also the hypereosinophilic syndrome can result in elevated levels of cobalamin. You are recommended to check with a doctor.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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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
How to decrease the vitamins B12 level from a higher level?
There is no sure shot way to decrease vitamin B12 levels, however, research hints that drinking alcohol moderately helps in decreasing vitamin B12 levels to a certain extent.
Last updated on 16 Oct 2023
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 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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