What does a very high level of vitamin B12 indicate?

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What does a very high level of vitamin B12 indicate?

What does a very high level of vitamin B12 indicate?

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 23 May 2023

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How quickly will I benefit from a vitamin B12 injection?

They can affect as quickly as 48-72 hours in patients.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

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What are B12 benefits?

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body's blood and nerve cells healthy. It also helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. Research is suggestive that vitamin B12 also helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that makes people tired and weak.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

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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 23 May 2023

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Why is vitamin B12 very important these days?

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.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

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How can I reduce my high vitamin B12, i.e. 1484 in amount?

You are recommended to check with a doctor. Otherwise you can drink alcohol in moderation to reduce your B12 levels naturally.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

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