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Vitamin D and B12 Deficiency

2021-06-07 14:19:48
Which tablet to take for d3 and b12 deficiency. Tablets without calcium. And what should be the dose? For b12 is cyanocobalamin good or methylcobalmin good?
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For vit D3 lot of brands are popular now with 60k strength pearls which are needed to be taken once weekly before break fast with milk. B12 is coming in nasal sprays where wastage is less with good absorption rates.
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Exposure to 15 minutes of sunlight is recommended B12 is seen non-veg sources like liver eggs. For vegetarians milk tofu is a good source.

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