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Can I Continue To Maintain The Same Level Of Vit B12 Are There Any Side Affects?

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Question: hai there, iam having vitamin b12 deficiency..i used nurokind plus 1500 mcg b12 for 3 months. afeter tested b12 levels are in range .can i continue to maintain the same level.are ther any side affects?
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Answered by Dr. Aaron Branch (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can continue at same dose or lower dose

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The first thing to determine would be if you have a reversible cause of vitamin B12 deficiency that can be corrected so that you don't get low again. There are many causes, usually related to the stomach or production of an enzyme that allows the body to absorb vitamin B12, medications and alcohol can also affect vitamin B12 levels. But otherwise, there is not really a toxic dose of vitamin B12, so I wouldn't be concerned about taking 1500 mcg daily, though you could also decrease to 500-1000 mcg and recheck again in 3-6 months to see if you are deficient again.

I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
Thanks.
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Can I Continue To Maintain The Same Level Of Vit B12 Are There Any Side Affects?

Brief Answer: You can continue at same dose or lower dose Detailed Answer: Hello, The first thing to determine would be if you have a reversible cause of vitamin B12 deficiency that can be corrected so that you don't get low again. There are many causes, usually related to the stomach or production of an enzyme that allows the body to absorb vitamin B12, medications and alcohol can also affect vitamin B12 levels. But otherwise, there is not really a toxic dose of vitamin B12, so I wouldn't be concerned about taking 1500 mcg daily, though you could also decrease to 500-1000 mcg and recheck again in 3-6 months to see if you are deficient again. I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further. Thanks.