A 23-year-old female asked:
i am 5-6 weeks pregnant. is it safe to take 500mg of b12 daily?
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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered
34 years experience Gynecology
Yes: Most prenatal vitamins contain what you need for pregnancy, however. Vitamin b6 can help with nausea related to pregnancy.
Answered on May 19, 2013
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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered
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Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 is safe to take during pregnancy.
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