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Strange Sensations in the Left Arm After Taking B12

Most people get more than enough vitamin B-12 in their diets. It’s found in animal-derived foods, such as milk, yogurt, cheese, beef, eggs and fish, and in most fortified breakfast cereals. But there’s always the potential of developing a deficiency. This is especially true for older adults, vegetarians and people with gastrointestinal disorders, including Crohn’s disease and celiac disease. So you may find a need to supplement the diet with vitamin B-12. As with most supplements, this vitamin is generally considered safe when taken at its recommended daily allowance. If you develop side effects, talk to a doctor.

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