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Can taking 5000 mcg daily of vitamin B12 cause cancer?
Can taking 5000 mcg daily of vitamin B12 cause cancer?
Can taking 5000 mcg daily of vitamin B12 cause cancer?
No, it does not cause cancer. However, excessive intake may put you at a risk of cancer.
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
Why don't vitamins require digestion?
Vitamins do not require digestion because either they are water soluble or fat soluble. They get dissolved and travel through different parts of the body via cells.
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
Can proton pump inhibitors cause vitamin B12 deficiency?
When proton pump inhibitors are taken for more than two years, it has been associated with depletion of vitamin B12.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Are the B12 supplements useful in the long term?
Yes, they are useful for the long term
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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