Everything You Wanted to Know About B12 (Part 1)

Everything You Wanted to Know About B12 (Part 1)

Author: Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM May 7, 2026 Duration: 14:18
Including the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency
This episode features audio from:

* How Long Does It Take to Become Vitamin B12-Deficient and What Are the Symptoms?
* The Best Way to Test for Vitamin B12 Deficiency
* The Best Source of Vitamin B12: Supplements, Shots, or Fortified Foods?

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