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Vitamin B12 Level – Advice on Diet and S
Doctor, six months ago, my Vitamin B12 level was 147 pg/mL. After taking six Methylcobalamin injections, my Vitamin B12 level has increased to 283 pg/mL.
If I drink 200 ml of warm milk every day, will it help increase my Vitamin B12 level to 300 pg/mL or above?
Is drinking 200 ml of milk daily sufficient to maintain and improve my Vitamin B12 levels, or do I need any further supplementation or treatment?
Please guide me.
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If you are A non veg consumer
Add Chicken (white meat) to your diet more regularly
Also depends on your life style to be honest
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DIFFERS PERSON TO PERSON. ADD SALAD N FRUITS WITH MILK
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Improve your gut microbiome by eating diverse fermented foods
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Milk alone will not help you. Take other vit. B12 rich foods like yoghurt, cheese, fortified cereals, berries, nuts, eggs, poultry
Get b12 levels checked after a month, if levels are not optimum, start oral supplements.
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Dr. Nahida Altaf
General Physician
13 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hello
Try adding dairy products like curd, paneer, cheese etc
And if you are non vegetarian try adding eggs , fish, chicken , meat ( liver is great source)
Also as you have taken injectables that means your doctor is of the opinion that you were deficient due to poor absorption of it.
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I would suggest to take another follow up test to check after stopping injectables are you still maintaining the level.
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Dr. Adnan Khan
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Delhi
If you eat non-vegetarian you should it meat, as it's a primary source for vitamin B12.
If you are vegetarian eat green vegetables and have to take supplements
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For a detailed consultation please book an appointment with me on Practo
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Ms. Mudavath Jayalaxmi
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Taking vit B12 rich food along with milk and supplements as per prescription is helpful.
Dairy products, fish - sea food, eggs and chicken
Take tablet/injection temporarily as prescribed along with proper diet
Take test after a month at valid lab
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Coffee and tea can interfere with B12 absorption, so it’s best to avoid during the meals.
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
General Practitioner
20 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello,
Take Balanced diet.
For diet details and ePrescription consult by practo app.
Thanks.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
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Will help you
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Milk alone is unlikely to take your B12 from 283 to 300 or beyond in any predictable way. Milk carries only a modest amount of B12, and how well it's absorbed depends on more than just how much you drink.
Next Steps
Keep eating other B12-rich foods like eggs, fish and dairy, and ask your doctor whether a maintenance tablet is worth starting now that the injections have raised your level partway.
Health Tips
Get your B12 rechecked in a few months rather than assuming milk alone will close the gap.
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