How Vit B12 is getting low in the body?

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How Vit B12 is getting low in the body? Why vegetarians and vegans who don't eat non veg do not have vit B12 deficiency? Is it because of other tablets prescribed? How can i increase the level without having non veg, injection and tablets? Any genuine people doctor here who can tell the exact root cause? I am a non veg who eats veg. Vit B12 level - 133

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Dr. Vardhan Garg

General Physician 3 yrs exp Delhi

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B12 is available in non veg food only along with milk products. Low levels due to either nutritional deficiencies or IF deficiencies. Medications are prescribed.

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