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A member asked:

I have been taking vitamin b12 5,000 mcg for a few years now. i had a b12 blood test taken yesterday and it was 2000 pg/ml. can taking vitamin b12 cause this elevation? can this cause health issues for me?

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It could be. Stop taking the supplement and retest in a year, unless you have health issues that require evaluation sooner than that. Visit this site for info: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322286

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/24/2021

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