What are low vitamin B12 levels?

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What are low vitamin B12 levels?

What are low vitamin B12 levels?

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What are low vitamin B12 levels?

Patients with B12 levels below 200 pg/mL are considered deficient or low.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What will happen if a person's B12 levels go very high?

If your B 12 levels are too high then you may be suffering from hematologic disorders like chronic myelogeneous leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, polycythemia vera. To know the exact cause contact your doctor and do not ignore high levels of B12 as it can be life-threatening.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Can a B12 deficiency cause stomach issues?

Yes, a B12 deficiency can cause stomach upset and poor digestion.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What does a very high level of vitamin B12 indicate?

High levels of serum cobalmin may be a sign of a serious, even life-threatening, disease. Hematologic disorders like chronic myelogeneous leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, polycythemia vera and also the hypereosinophilic syndrome can result in elevated levels of cobalamin. You are recommended to check with a doctor.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What are the reasons vitamin B12 does not get absorbed?

Pernicious anemia is one reason why B12 does not get absorbed in the body. The other reasons are lack of hydrocholoric acid in the stomach which can prevent B12 absorption.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What is the difference between vitamins B3 and B12?

They are an integral part of B complexes. The key difference between vitamin B3 and B12 is that vitamin B3 is important in controlling cholesterol and triglyceride levels in our blood, whereas vitamin B12 is important as a cofactor in DNA synthesis for both fatty acid and amino acid metabolism.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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