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My Vitamin B12 Is 116 Pg/ml, Which Is Low Even
Question: My Vitamin B12 is 116 pg/ml, which is low even after consuming supplements (Mecofol) for 2 months.
I'm taking 1 tablet daily after dinner before going to bed.
Please suggest if it is safe to consume B12 supplements for prolonged period of time. I would like to know the side effects and ways to mitigate them.
I'm taking 1 tablet daily after dinner before going to bed.
Please suggest if it is safe to consume B12 supplements for prolonged period of time. I would like to know the side effects and ways to mitigate them.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for posting a query on Ask a Doctor service.
Vitamin B12 supplements can be continued for 2 more months and get tested again after 2 months.
If your levels are very less, you will be advised Vitamin B12 shots.
Also try to include B12 rich foods like egg, and dairy products in your diet daily.
Hope my answer helped you.
Please feel free to reach out for any more queries.
Thankyou,
Dr. Saisudha
Please see the detailed answer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for posting a query on Ask a Doctor service.
Vitamin B12 supplements can be continued for 2 more months and get tested again after 2 months.
If your levels are very less, you will be advised Vitamin B12 shots.
Also try to include B12 rich foods like egg, and dairy products in your diet daily.
Hope my answer helped you.
Please feel free to reach out for any more queries.
Thankyou,
Dr. Saisudha
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