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Is it possible to be deficient in B12 even if you eat meat?
Is it possible to be deficient in B12 even if you eat meat?
Is it possible to be deficient in B12 even if you eat meat?
In very rare cases, pernicious anemia (caused due to vitamin B12 deficiency) due to malabsorption of vitamin B12 even after consuming meat.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Who will get the most benefit from a vitamin B12 supplement?
Many elderly people (who have lesser HCl) in their stomach and people suffering from B12 deficiencies will benefit from vitamin B12 supplement.
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How does fermented rice make vitamin B12 in it?
Yes, fermented rice produces vitamin B12 in it with the help of good gut bacteria.
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How do you test stomach acid levels?
An esophageal pH test measures how often stomach acid enters the esophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. It also measures how long the acid stays there.
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Can I take vitamin B12 with pantoprazole?
Yes one can take them together to ensure the prevention of vitamin B12 deficiency.
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What helps B12 absorption?
Diet and vitamin supplementation hugely helps in B12 absorption. To increase the amount of vitamin B12 in your diet, eat more of foods that contain it, such as: eggs, liver, and chicken. Fish and shellfish such as trout, salmon, tuna fish, and clams
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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