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I have less vitamin b12,as I don't eat chicken, can u suggest me some food which can increase vitamin b12
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear. Regular indian food will not tank up your B12 levels. You can supplement with any commercially available OTC products.
Try NEUROBION FORTE 2 tablets daily: 1 in lunch and 1 in dinner for 1 month
For any further information, please connect directly via online consultation
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Dr. Mamta Shah
Cosmetologist
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hello,
Vitamin B12 is naturally there in non vegeterian food items. And taking vitamin B12 only from food source is not sufficient especially when you are seeking it from vegetarian sources and that too when in deficient condition.
Still vegetarian sources are legumes, sprouts, curd, yoghurt etc
One should always take supplements if Deficient. Options available are sublingual tablets, oral tablets as well as injectables
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Pune
Vegetarian food lacks in vit B12. You can take tablets or injection.
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