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Vitamin B12
Recently, I undertook a vitamin profile test (as part of general checkup).
Vitamin D level was 17.03 ng/ml whereas vitamin B12 level was 377 pg/ml.
Of course, I'm diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency and shall take the medication to cure it. But shall I also go for vitamin b12 supplements? I'm not sure if 377 is on lower side or sufficient. Please help.
Are u a vegetarian ? Vegetarians tend to have lower b12 levels as vegetables are not a very good source of B12. For your value 377 it’s normal. I would recheck after 1 year and then supplement if needed or if u develop symptoms.
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Drink a big glass of milk and eat 2 eggs every day.
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Hi I'm Dr.S.R.Raveendran MD
You can go with vit D supplement , regular walking and surya namaskar.
Need not worry about b12
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