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Why can't gp neurologists professors agree on what is normal and what is low b12 levels? mine155ng/l 130-800ng is treatment of symptoms the goal ?
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See below: The desirable level of B12 is determined in part by other health conditions. Your is low by any standard. If you have problems with absorption of B12 you need to get regular injections. See this site for more information. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003705.htm
Answered 9/25/2016
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