Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Lab Test & Other Interactions
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- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Benefits
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) RDI
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Food Sources
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency Symptoms
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Cautions
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Interactions
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Lab Test & Other Interactions
Other Interactions with Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) has interactions with other substances as follows:
- Alcohol
People who drink excessive amounts of alcohol, especially over a long term, may develop a vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency and supplementation will be required. - Tobacco
Tobacco can reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) from foods and possibly create a deficiency, so supplementation may be required in people who smoke cigarettes.
People who drink excessive amounts of alcohol over a long term may develop a vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)'s effect on lab tests
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) supplements for treating pernicious anaemia could significantly reduce potassium levels within 48 hours after taking the vitamin B12 (cobalamin) supplements.
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) levels may also show falsely low for people on antibiotics.