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How low does ones vitamin B12 need to be to reach Anemia?
I have really low vitamin B12. My blood test result sheet says B12 should be between 165 – 829. My doctors said good levels to have are between 400 – 600, I have only 79. For some reason I never faint or rarely get dizzy, especially during exercise. My red blood cells are also perfectly fine.
Is this abnormal? Specifying age groups with levels would be a much appreciated answer.
Well, I can give you what I know. It may not directly answer what you asked, but hopefully it can shed some light on things you may not have mentioned. The amount of B12 a person needs varies. The average adult is said to need 2.4 micrograms of B12 every day. Age is only one factor in why you may need much more than that. You can’t overdose, so I would try to do a super booster.
Hear are some other symptoms that can mean a lack of B12. You may not be anemic, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t suffering from the low levels in other ways. If you have any of these symptoms, but especially if you have more than one, you would benefit from taking B12. You can take subcutaneous tablets (they are placed under your tongue and absorb directly into the blood stream) or you can opt for B12 shots. Has your doctor suggested the shots? It would seem that you are a huge candidate for them with such low levels.
Possible symptoms of low levels of B12:
diarrhea, low levels of energy, no energy, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, fatigue, tingling of the hands and feet, numbness, depression, confusion, soreness of the moth and tongue and, of course, anemia
I truly hope I have been helpful.
Sharon