Why should I check my vitamin B12 levels if I'm going vegan?

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Why should I check my vitamin B12 levels if I'm going vegan?

Why should I check my vitamin B12 levels if I'm going vegan?

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Why should I check my vitamin B12 levels if I'm going vegan?

This is because vegetarians and vegans are at a risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Additionally, it has been reported that 1.5 to 15% people globally have vitamin B12 deficiency.

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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Coffee on empty stomach increase stomach acid?

Yes. Coffee can aggravate acidity and stomach acids.

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 is the normal range of vitamin B12?

The vitamin B12 normal range in serum typically falls between 200 pg/mL and 900 pg/mL. For elderly individuals, maintaining levels between 300 to 350 pg/mL is considered ideal to support overall health.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How can you tell if you are B12 deficient?

One can suspect of having vitamin B 12 deficiency if you are constantly feeling lethargic and having nausea along with stomach upset.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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