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Can you please list the most common benefits of vitamin b6, b12, and folic acid?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

They lower...: Homocysteine, a toxic metabolite in the blood. Homocysteine accelerates atherosclerosis. There or other numerous benefits of these vitamins, which are each responsible for anemia if deficient.

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Answered 10/3/2020

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