Pregnant women having extremely high B12 levels due to overdose increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder in their unborn child," said (Ms) Roshan Kore, senior dietitian and nutritionist, SRCC Children's Hospital, managed by Narayana Health (Haji Ali, Mumbai) New Delhi Feb 8, 2023 08:20 AM IST First published on: Feb 8, 2023 at 08:20 AM IST A water-soluble vitamin, B12 is offered as a dietary supplement, and a prescription drug, and is also naturally found in some foods
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But if you dont produce enough of a protein called intrinsic factor that helps your body absorb vitamin B12, or if you dont eat enough vitamin B12 foods, you may develop a deficiency
The eight B vitamins included in a typical B complex supplement are: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Essential for energy metabolism and nerve function