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Vitamin B12

ڤیتامین B12

A vitamin needed to make red blood cells and to keep nerves healthy; it is in meat, fish, eggs and milk.

Definition

A vitamin needed to make red blood cells and to keep nerves healthy; it is in meat, fish, eggs and milk. A low level can cause anaemia, tiredness or numbness in the hands and feet. People who eat no animal foods, older adults and people who take metformin for a long time are more likely to be low.

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