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Easy reads on vitamin B12, sea buckthorn and digestion from the Niroza team.

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Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 vs Folate: Two B Vitamins, Two Different Jobs

By Team Niroza

B12 and folate are both B vitamins and work as a team, but they come from very different foods. How they differ, why folic acid can hide a B12 problem, and what...

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Vitamin B12 and Anaemia: How Low B12 Affects Your Blood

By Team Niroza

Low vitamin B12 can lead to a type of anaemia. What that actually means, the common signs, how it's diagnosed, and how doctors usually treat it.

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Vitamin B12 and Your Nerves: What Pins and Needles Can Mean

By Team Niroza

Tingling hands or feet? How vitamin B12 looks after your nerves, which nerve signs can come with low B12, and why getting checked early really matters.

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How Your Body Absorbs Vitamin B12: Why Stomach Acid Matters

By Team Niroza

Eating vitamin B12 is only half the story. How your stomach frees B12 from food, what intrinsic factor does, and why some people absorb much less than others.

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What Vitamin B12 Does: A Simple Guide to a Tiny Nutrient

By Team Niroza

You need only a tiny amount of vitamin B12, but your body uses it every day. What it does, how much you need, where it comes from, and who should keep an...

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Vitamin B12

Metformin, Antacids and Vitamin B12: What Long-Term Medicines Can Change

By Team Niroza

Metformin and acid tablets do important work, but over the years they can lower your vitamin B12. What the NIH and NHS say, and what to ask your doctor.

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Tired All the Time: When to Ask Your Doctor About Vitamin B12

By Team Niroza

Tired all the time? There are many possible reasons, and low vitamin B12 is one worth knowing about. The signs to watch for, who's more at risk, and why a test beats...

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Vitamin B12 Foods for Vegetarians: How Much Do Milk, Curd and Eggs Give You?

By Team Niroza

Milk, curd, paneer and eggs are where most vegetarians get their vitamin B12. Here's roughly how much each one gives you, and how a normal day adds up.