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Can taking ferrous sulphate mask a b12 deficiency?
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No: If you suspect B12 deficiency, do not take folic acid without also taking B12.
Answered 7/22/2014
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NO: B12 deficiency happens because of either Autoimmune disease called pernicious anemia or poor diet or malabsorption.
Answered 7/24/2014
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Iron tablets: Ferrous sulphate tablets will correct anemia but will not help B12 deficiencies which can cause nerve problems
Answered 7/22/2014
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