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Vitamin B12 deficiency screening and supplementation indications

please advise on the effects of B-12 on heart and general health. Is it essential to take B-12 and vitamin supplements every day? Especially after 50?

I am not a proponent of using B-complex supplementation in any of my patients routinely, since there is no data that it helps if your diet is balanced (which I encourage more of) That being said, I like to test specifically for B12 deficiency in those who are vegetarian or are on Metformin for diabetes and if low, I supplement with vitamin B12

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