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Originally used to treat type 2 diabetes, it is now approved for weight loss

2020 Aug 25;8(8):e2843

Health Conditions That Affect B12 Levels Even if you eat a diet rich in vitamin B12, certain health conditions can prevent your body from absorbing it properly

While its best-known role is in erythropoiesis (red blood cell formation), its also involved in: DNA synthesis Regeneration of bone marrow, GI lining, and respiratory tract lining Nervous system development and maintenance (11) Prevention of anemia Although a B12 deficiency isnt as common as vitamin D or even folate, it still happens