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A 35-year-old female asked:

If you take b12 shots & have a deficiency can it cause hair to thin? i hav pernicious anemia. l get my shot every 30 days & take vitamin d pills daily

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdaleanswered

Preventive Medicine 75 years experience

You may need: Folate (folic acid) as well. Folate (folic acid) and B12 work together.

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