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Can having a b12 deficiency cause cancer?
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No: However, the same thing that is causing B12 deficiency may also be associated with cancer, usually gastric/gi.
Answered 6/24/2014
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No: Vit B12 deficiency does not cause cancer. But one can have both cancer and vit B12 deficiency diganosis in the same time
Answered 6/24/2014
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Im taking 5000 mcg of B12 . Since beginning this my serum level went from 500 to >2000, is the supplement the cause? Read high levels can be cancer!!!
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