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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
I am having vitamin b12 deficiency. When I take tablets recommended by doctor I am getting gastric issues. Is it advised to take the tablets like Carbamide Forte Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablet or 1500mcg tablet on daily basis that are available in Amazon and other otc stores ?
If so what is the difference between the below tablet recommended by doctor and supplements available otc
The doctor recommended tablet is methalfa Pf
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According to doctor advice you can take medications. may be you will get from 1mg app.
you can not take by your own. doctor suggest medicine for your specific issue otc medicines is for general..
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Good afternoon!
Methalfa should be taken with food, since it can cause cause digestive issues gor some. Methalfa is a combination of methylcobalamine with alpha lipoic acid and other B vitamins.
Whereas other supplements may only have methylcobalanine or cyanocobalamine. The dosage would however depend on your blood test levels.
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Here is an informative blog on how to get adequate vitamin B12 on a plant based diet-
https://www.pragmaticnutritionist.com/post/vitamin-b12-rich-foods-vegetarian
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Healthy afternoon,
Methalfa ( methyl cobalamin) is a form of vitamin B12 that’s often considered more effective and easier to absorb than other type, especially for people with digestive issues.
It may be gentler on stomach and better suited for people with gastric concerns.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
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Delhi
Please mention this to your doctor he will switch you on injection
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