Standard vs Therapeutic Doses The daily requirement for adults is modest, yet correcting a deficiency often calls for far more, since only a fraction of a large oral dose is absorbed
More water means a lower concentration and a larger draw volume for the same research quantity
Of course, there are certain situations where you should talk to your doctor about the possibility of needing more vitamin B12if you are vegan (meaning you dont eat animal products), are over 60, or have a condition or take a medication that could deplete your B12 levels, leading to a variety of symptoms (see below)
This binding is necessary for the absorption of Vitamin B12, and when there is a lack of it, the body cannot absorb the vitamin efficiently, leading to deficiency
Unlike some vitamins, B12 can be stored in the liver for an extended period, sometimes taking years for a deficiency to manifest