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How do I lower my B12 levels?
People can avoid vitamin B-12 deficiency by eating a balanced diet and including several sources of vitamin B-12 daily or taking supplements. If they have issues absorbing vitamin B-12 from food sources, oral supplements or injections of the vitamin can help to prevent symptoms and complications.
What causes high B12 levels in the blood?
Conditions that can increase B12 level include: Liver disease (such as cirrhosis or hepatitis) Myeloproliferative disorders (for example, polycythemia vera and chronic myelogenous leukemia)
What medications can cause high B12 levels?
Medicines that can affect the test result include:
- Colchicine.
- Neomycin.
- Para-aminosalicylic acid.
- Phenytoin.
Why is my B12 so high?
The most common cause of high B12 in the blood is due to recent ingestion or injection of supplemental vitamin B12. We don’t worry about overdosing on B12 supplements because excess can be excreted in your urine. It could also be possibly from your diet if high in animal products such as meat, eggs, and shellfish.
What to do if your B12 is too high?
For people with high levels of B-12, treatment involves adjusting your diet. This may mean eating less animal products like meats, dairy, and seafood. If you’re diagnosed with a B-12 deficiency, the goal of treatment is to increase your level of vitamin B-12.
What causes a high level of vitamin B12 in the body?
Elevated blood levels of vitamin B12 are generally associated with increased amounts of proteins that carry vitamin B12 in the bloodstream or release of stored vitamin B12. The most obvious cause of an elevated vitamin B12 level is taking too much of the vitamin in the form of supplements.
What happens if your B12 is too high?
High levels of vitamin B12 may lead to skin conditions such as outbreaks of acne and rosacea, which cause redness and pus-filled lesions on the face. Too much vitamin B12 activates specific bacteria that can lead to acne-promoting inflammation.
What are the side effects of excessive vitamin B12?
Optic Nerve Damage. In healthy individuals,excess vitamin B12 likely won’t cause problems.