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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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Ms. Harshita
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes ,it's lower than normal range that's why they call it deficiency .
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Ms. Sarita Kumari
Dietitian/Nutritionist
3 yrs exp
Noida
Normal range is 160 pg/ml to 950 pg/ml .so 100 pg /ml is any how deficient.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
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1 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
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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