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Amount of b12 needed with orally intake

2017-12-06 11:14:02
I am confused about how much I need to Vitamin B12 I should take orally. The daily recommended amount is 2,6 mcg, but that is only the absorbed amount. I take it in pills and not a lot gets absorbed!
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Hello.... It is recommended to take B12 injection rather than the oral dose.... as B12 is not absorbed completely when taken orally....

Answered2017-12-07 00:47:38

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