Corpus Christi, TX
A 28-year-old female asked:
What can cause extremely high vitamin b12 levels? my result was >2,000... i thought diet and/or supplements wouldn't cause high levels.
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
46 years experience
High b12: This is not uncommon in my experience. It means your intake has been sufficient. Be thankful. There is no toxicity.
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Dr. Roy Arnoldanswered
Internal Medicine 49 years experience
Needs Evaluation: Elevated levels of B12 are non-specific but can be associated with bone marrow diseases like polycythemia. Best to be evaluated by a hematologist.
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