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What depletes b12 in body?
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B12 deficiency: You are at higher risk of B12 deficiency if you: are the age over 45 are a vegan or vegetarian; suffer from digestive problems; take certain diabetes drugs; take acid-blocking medications; are or have ever been anemic;have low stomach acid;drink alcoholic beverages B12 deficiency can be due to low B12 intake(rare) or inability to absorb B12 from foods (common).
Answered 12/26/2019
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