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B12 deficiency
When we have excess B12 in the body, like 100pg/ml is enough, then why do they call it deficiency?
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Deficiency doesn't mean lower than the normal level it also mean higher than the normal level. In both cases the function of the nutrient will get affected.
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In this case 100pg/ml is lower than the normal level. Hence it is said to be deficient.
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Gud morning, if b12 level is lower than the normal level it's called deficient as well as whn it's higher than the normal level thts also called deficient. In order to balance it pls have a healthy balanced meal, b12 rich in animal food items such as mutton liver.
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