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I take 500 mg of b12 every day. my b12 blood work level came back at 1,279. it said 214 to 914 is range for b 12. should i consider taking 500 mg every other day to bring it down to the middle range?
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The liver stores about a year's worth of vitamin B12. You may stop taking B12 for three months and retest. Please note that elevated levels of B12 may be an indication of an inflammatory process. It would be prudent to discuss it with your doctor at the next visit. Wish you good health!
Answered 12/7/2022
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