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

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Dr. Nicholas Nomicos answered

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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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Answered 1/7/2019

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Depends : If you can absorb B12 oral intake is okay. If you cannot absorb B12 due to pernicious anemia gastric or I leal lesions, then you need to take B12 injections. You may discuss taking sublingual B12 with your doctor. Wish you good health.

Answered 1/7/2019

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