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How long does it take, with supplements, to recover from a vitamin b deficiency (b1 or other) ? ballpark

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Everyone : Is different. And depending on how severe the deficiency. Could take weeks to months. The body can only absorb certain amounts. So the correction will take time

Dr Shapiro agreed

Answered 1/30/2017

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