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Is vitamin B12 an immune deficiency?

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Is vitamin B12 an immune deficiency?

Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in the red blood cell production. A B12 deficiency can interrupt the processes involved in immunity, weakening your body's defense system against disease which is caused due to low immunity.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How can doctors detect if you have a vitamin B12 deficiency?

Doctors will recommend a B12 test to evaluate B 12 deficiency

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Why can not we produce vitamin B12 like herbivores?

It is not produced by plants and animals, only certain bacteria can produce it naturally.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Why shouldn't let your Vitamin B12 levels drop?

One should not let the levels drop because B 12 defiency causes megaloblastic anemia which can have trouble getting oxygen to your tissues and organs.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How do I get vitamin B12 from food?

Vitamin B12 is naturally present in foods of animal origin, including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. In addition, fortified breakfast cereals and fortified nutritional meals.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Is cancer a deficiency of vitamin B12?

Yes, pernicious anemia can caused due to vitamin B12 deficieny make one susceptible to stomach or intestinal cancer.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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