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Vitamin b12 deficiency

2019-11-15 11:49:35
I am b12 deficienct! Doctor prescribed me b complex tablets! My question is that why I am asked to take b complex when I am just deficienct in b12. Can I take b12 alone rather than taking b complex?
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Normally we test for only vitamin B12 but other vitamin b complex also.similarly correlate. Also vit b is water soluble which means no toxicity occurs. So it's better to take Vitamin B Complex. Your doctor is right

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please consult personally for proper guidance and help.

Answered2019-11-15 12:45:45

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Take green leafy vegetables. For better results consult online with history.

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Please try to consult your doctor and clarify your doubt that why he prescribed many vitamins instead of b12 component alone.

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