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I have severe vitamt b12 deficiency since the past 1 year.i recently found out.i face depression.are my nervous tissues damaged permanently ?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Many people have: B 12 deficiency and do just fine when they supplement w/b 12. Please use the sublingual type, melts under the tongue. You will retain a lot more that way than by swallowing capsules. Peace and good health.

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Answered 4/12/2014

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A member asked:

I have severe vitamt b12 deficiency since the past 1 year.i recently found out.i face depression.are my nervous tissues damaged permanently ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Husar agreed

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