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Can b12 in the b12 methylcobalamin type lower potassium?
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Potassium and B12: The answer to your question is "yes". Vitamin B12 can cause a temporary drop in the level of potassium in the blood. This is a concern for people who are receiving vitamin B12 as treatment for a condition called megaloblastic anemia. People taking vitamin B12 should be monitored to make sure their potassium levels aren’t going too low.
Answered 6/24/2014
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May be true: Oral potassium supplement is linked to interfere with B12 absorption, if that happens , it is recommended that vitamin B12 be given in the form of injection.
Answered 6/24/2014
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