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How can i tell if i'm b12 deficient, other than blood tests, are there symptoms?
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Trust the blood test: B12 deficiency mimics everything from syphilis to Alzheimer's. Trust the blood work. Don't try to self-diagnose. If you're a vegetarian, you MUST supplement. If you supplement or eat meat, and you're B12 deficient, you have problems absorbing it and will need to take injections for the rest of your life.
Answered 1/9/2015
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