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Is vitamin b12 2500mcg a day too much?

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Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The maximum dose for: People who has confirmed case of vitamin B12 deficiency is 200microgram a day . You are taking higher than the recommended dose and I am not sure if you have vitamin B12 deficiency.

Answered 5/8/2020

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