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If i have a vitamin b12 deficiency does it mean that i also have an iron deficiency? should i take iron supplements that come together with vitb group
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No : There is no link between vitamin b12 deficiency & iron deficiency anemias. Only take iron therapy if proven iron deficient by laboratory testing.
Answered 10/10/2017
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