Supplements & vitamins

How is vitamin B12 deficiency treated?

Preventive Medicine Specialist David Katz, MD, MPH, explains how a vitamin B12 deficiency is treated. Learn more information on preventive medicine and overall wellness.

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Up Next

  • How should my vitamin B12 levels be measured?

  • When would I need to get vitamin B12 shots?

  • Which medications affect the absorption of vitamin B12?

  • What are some results of vitamin deficiencies?

  • What are the risks involved with vitamin injection therapy?

  • Can I take too many vitamins?

  • What foods are rich in vitamin D?

  • How does the flu shot prevent me from getting the flu?

  • Is preventative medicine the same as alternative medicine?

  • Should I take vitamin B12 supplements?

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