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B12 Deficiency
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i have d3 deficiency for which medication are going on but after recent check up my b12 is islo reduced which is 211. which is near boderline..so should i start taking medication for b12 also.kindly guide.
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No need of medications for vitamin b12.. It is ok..You can take fish, diary items, beef,eggs, soyabeans..if any doubt you can connect me throgh practo or wattsap nine zero seven two two zero seven zero nine three
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Vitamin B12 level 211 pg/mL is borderline low. Yes, you should start B12 supplementation, especially if you have symptoms (fatigue, tingling, memory issues).
Next Steps
• Start oral Vitamin B12 1000 mcg daily for 6–8 weeks
(or injections if advised by your doctor)
• Continue Vitamin D3 as prescribed
• Recheck B12 after 8–12 weeks
Health Tips
• Include B12-rich foods (eggs, milk, curd, meat if non-veg)
• If vegetarian or on long-term antacids/metformin, supplementation is important
• Do not delay treatment—early correction prevents nerve damage
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You dont need to taking b12 medicine now because of this borderline now, you can increase B 12 by dietary changes.
B12 mostly found in nonveg.food .and lesser in veg food.you can try b12 supplements also .
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