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 12 Dec 2024
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.
The role of vitamin B 12 is very crucial as without enough red blood cells, your tissues and organs don't get enough oxygen. As a result your body cannot work well. You will suffer from weak musles, numbness and extreme fatigue.
It is not very dangerous, however, excess amounts of vitmain B12 can cause headaches and nausea.
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.
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