Question 1

is 239 low for b12?

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Yes...: Labs vary as to their posted "normal ranges", and B12 deficiency can reflect a number of different etiologies.  But, if your clinical and biochemical (anemia with elevated MCV level) picture fits a low B12 state then further evaluation is in order and supplementation should be considered.

Question 2

is 244 low in b12?

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YES (and no)...: In the us a level of 244 is often officially considered "normal" but deficiency symptoms are common with levels below 350 and some will have deficiency symptoms with levels below 500! see http://chriskresser.Com/b12-deficiency-a-silent-epidemic-with-serious-consequences for more info. I would certainly treat someone with levels that low.

Question 3

is 372 low for my b12 to be?

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YES: This might be at the low end of normal for your lab, but it is too low for optimal health and safety.  Either take a supplement (1000mg a day orally) or increase your intake of eggs (yolk), meat, fish, shellfish and cheese/dairy products.

Question 4

how do you become low in b12.

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Pernicious anemia: In the usa the most common cause of B12 deficiency is pernicious anemia ( your stomach stops producing intrinsic factor necessary for absorption of B12 due to antibodies ). In finland there is an intestinal parasite then may dplete B12 ( diphilobotrium latum ). Very poor diet in elderly people is a second most common cause in usa.

Question 5

is methycobal 500 good for low b12?

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Yes: Chew the tablet for faster absorption.  Recheck serum B12 in a month. Is still low, increase the dose or switch to a different product.

Question 6

what should i eat if i have low b12?

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B12 rich food: Food rich in Vitamin B12  are;

Fish- sardines,salmon &amp; mackeral

Liver,red meat

milk,fortified cereals,fortified soy

Vegetarians  may  have Vitamin B12 deficiency.

Question 7

can b12 shot be a boost if level low?

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A good maybe: I often hear that from patients--feeling more energetic from a B12 injection..Even when their level is normal..Even high-normal. So, if you have low level to start with and you need it, i don't really see the downside..So give it a shot...You may feel better.
I assume you have a work-up by your doc to make sure no anemia or low thyroid etc...
Good luck.

Question 8

my b12 level is 226 (scale from 130-600) is it too low?

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Probably Not: That value is in the normal range. Still that value might be associated with B12 deficiency and studying the size of the red cells and other vitamin levels can be helpful.

Question 9

my b12 is low please tell me any problems in this level?

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Yes: Low b-12  can cause problems. Need to know the cause . Good thing is that it may be corrected by taking supplements. Better to take injectable form, since you may have absorption problems from. The stomach, which at be one of the reasons.

Question 10

how good or how reliable is the oral b12 for treating people with low b12?

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Limited: For some people, oral B12 is adequate, however for people with pernicious anemia or other significant B12 deficiency is usually not sufficient.

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