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Is daily intake of 500 mcg of vitamin b12 safe ?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Vit b12: Yes it is safe, vit b 12 is water soluble and excess will flush out of body.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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