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Vitamin b12 deficiency

2017-09-01 07:52:02
Iam 23 year old male.My vitamin b12 tests shows 242 pg/ml.Is it a normal range or do I lack it?Iam feeling like drowsy and fatigue.How to plan my diet to increase it?
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Its within normal reference range. Vit B12 source is found in animal products. But in case you are a vegetarian then you may need to take supplement of it to maintain B12 reserve.

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