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In 2022, my docs pa ordered b12 test. it came back as 194 pg/ml. she said that's just borderline low but i could take supplements if i wanted. i did then stopped. i now take centrum gummies. dr ordered b12 lab. forgot to mention gummies. will affect?

Q: in 2022, my docs pa ordered b12 test. it came back as 194 pg/ml. she said that's just borderline low but i could take supplements if i wanted. i did then stopped. i now take centrum gummies. dr ordered b12 lab. forgot to mention gummies. will affect?

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Answered 6/17/2023

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Any B-12 level below 400 may result in symptoms, and your initial level is of concern. B-12 supplementation via monthly injections may be the most effective way of returning you to normal levels.

Answered 6/18/2023

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A member asked:

In 2022, my docs pa ordered b12 test. it came back as 194 pg/ml. she said that's just borderline low but i could take supplements if i wanted. i did then stopped. i now take centrum gummies. dr ordered b12 lab. forgot to mention gummies. will affect?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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