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As discussed in our recent blog on the link between B vitamin supplements and cancer , long term mega doses of folic acid, B6, and B12 are generally to be avoided

For a full picture, other labs may be run in conjunction with serum B12 to indicate cellular activity of B12

Without baseline biomarker assessmentsuch as serum B12, homocysteine, or liver function markersit is difficult to determine whether deficiency in any component is limiting your metabolic capacity or whether supplementation will meaningfully improve outcomes

Concurrent medications (metformin, PPIs, antibiotics) and underlying gastrointestinal conditions may cause diarrhoea coinciding with B12 supplementation

If your levels were very low, this early phase can feel especially noticeable

The following groups are the most common candidates