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What is a vitamin B12 blood test?
What is a vitamin B12 blood test?
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
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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
Can gut bacteria synthesize vitamin B12?
Vitamin B-12 is synthesised and utilised by bacteria in the human gut microbiome. However, not substantial research is done to establish the same statement.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
What is normal range of B12 vitamin level?
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
Why is vitamin B12 so dangerous?
It is not very dangerous, however, excess amounts of vitmain B12 can cause headaches and nausea.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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