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I have a vitamin b12 and vitamin defficency i am pure vegetarian any food or diet supplements to increase the level?
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Vegetarian too: I am a vegetarian also. What were your levels? And did your physician provide any advice? Vitamin B12 is easy to supplement, but I am curious of the other "vitamin deficiencies" you mentioned. Please elaborate.
Answered 8/4/2014
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Vegan: Most natural B12 is animal and egg derived. Select soy will provide B12. Please take a vitamin supplement to prevent complications. Tablets should suffice. Get advice at your health food store. You may require a series of injections for awhile. Special B12 supplemented vegan foods are available now. See www.vegetarian.org.uk/factsheets/b12factsheet.html
Answered 8/28/2014
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