Key Takeaways Vitamin B12 is vital for neurological function and DNA synthesis
The usual B12 solution is 1,000 mcg/mL
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Those with diseases that affect the gut, such as Crohns disease or celiac disease, are also at risk ( Summary Those at greatest risk of vitamin B12 deficiency are vegans and vegetarians, who get little to no B12 from the diet