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A member asked:

If i am taking b12 "sublingually", then, would drinking a small cup of coffee disturb the b12 absorption?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

NO: by the time it dissolves under your tongue- it should be absorbed and not affected by coffee.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/23/2014

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