What is a vitamin B12 blood test?

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What is a vitamin B12 blood test?

What is a vitamin B12 blood test?

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What is a vitamin B12 blood test?

A vitamin B 12 blood test measures vitamin B12 deficiency in people. Not only this, it also helps in the diagnosis of a genetic disorder known as methylmalonic acedemia.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What is the role of vitamin B12 in our health?

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 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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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 12 Dec 2024

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How quickly can you increase B12?

You are recommended to check with a doctor. You can either take cynocobalmin tablets or hydroxocobalamin injections to boost your vitamin B12 levels. In addition take a protein rich diet comprising of dairy, poultry and meat to increase your B12 naturally.

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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