Can I take Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C together?

Perché succede

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can chemically break down Vitamin B12 in the digestive tract, making the B12 inactive and harder for the body to absorb.

To avoid this interaction, take Vitamin C at least 2 hours after taking your Vitamin B12 supplement. This allows enough time for the Vitamin B12 to be absorbed properly.

Calcoli renali

High doses of vitamin C can increase the amount of oxalate in your urine, which significantly raises the risk of developing kidney stones, especially if you have had them before.

deficit di G6PD

Very high doses of vitamin C can cause oxidative stress and lead to the breakdown of red blood cells (haemolysis) in individuals with G6PD deficiency.

Alcol

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking Vitamin B12. Heavy alcohol consumption can interfere with the body's ability to absorb Vitamin B12 from the gut and can reduce the amount of the vitamin stored in the liver.

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Avvertenza

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