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B12 levels high
Today my mother as usual done lipid profile and levels are total cholesterol is 218 and triglycerides are 160 but B12 levels are showing >1515 so what is meant by this
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Her cholesterol is higher than normal. She should start exercising like brisk walking, avoid fatty foods.
Her vitamin B12 levels are more, which means she is taking multivitamins or Vitamin B Complex. Either way, as it is water soluble...extra gets excreted through urine. Which means nothing to worry about.
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Dr. Ameya Phansalkar
Family Physician
11 yrs exp
Mumbai
Lifestyle modifications as cholesterol as well TG are borderline.
Repeat lipid profile after 3 months
High level of b12 is suggestive of recent intake of multivitamins, b complex tablets. Reduction of doses is advisable
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Cut down salt/oil
30 mins walk for 5 times a wk
Increase green leafy vegetables in diet
Plenty of water
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