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Can Low Vitamin B 12 Cause Carnitine Issue?

I note a LOT of b12 issues, yet no answers like, perhaps it's pernicious anemia. ( For us non- Dr.'s it's a form of anemia that keeps you from absorbing b12 properly, causing you to need b12 shots.) In addition, this is under the category, can a low b12 count cause a low carnitine count. I see no answers on that one, and it's the answer I'm trying to find. So, can a low b12 count cause a primary or secondary carnitine issue?
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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hi
carnitine deficiency is a genetically determined autosomal recessive disease
it is inborn error of fat metabolism
however vit B12 deficiency is completely different
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
wish you good health
Dr BR Hudda"
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Can Low Vitamin B 12 Cause Carnitine Issue?

hi carnitine deficiency is a genetically determined autosomal recessive disease it is inborn error of fat metabolism however vit B12 deficiency is completely different Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help wish you good health Dr BR Hudda