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I take a multivitamin everyday. can i take vitamin b12 separately as i have a deficiency(175). also may i take a separate vit c supplement ?
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Anemia: 1. You can take all 3 separately. 2. B12 is better to take intramuscular injection 1 mg once a month better absorbed compared to taking it orally or by mouth . Vit c is very imp vit take 500 mg daily.
Answered 6/29/2019
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Yes: Ester c 500 mg once or twice daily would be a good dose.
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