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What is vitamin B6 and B12 and what does it do?

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What is vitamin B6 and B12 and what does it do?

B6 and B12 are part of water soluble vitamins essential for the body. B6 helps regulate hormones and B12 helps in preventing neurological diseases and nerve damage.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What are the benefits of vitamin B1, B6, and B12?

The benefits are B1 (thiamine), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (cobalamin) are essential for proper functioning of the nervous system.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What are the symptoms of folic acid deficiency?

The symptoms of folic acid deficiency are lethargy, breathelessness, fatigue and headaches. Get a test done to know if you have anemia.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How does vitamin B6 or B12 help to gain energy?

B6 and B12 are part of water soluble vitamins essential for the body. B6 helps regulate hormones and B12 helps in preventing neurological diseases and nerve damage. Besides helping form red blood cells, B12 converts fat and protein to energy.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How can I increase my iron and 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 and iron naturally.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Should I take Vitamin B12 or Vitamin B complex?

It depends whether you are having specifically B12 deficiency or any other disease. If you are having B12 deficiency then you are recommended to take B12.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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