Secondary objectives Measure whether daily maternal administration of 50 g vitamin B 12 from early pregnancy until 6 months postpartum improves haemoglobin concentration of the mother and infant, and also assess the relationship between maternal and infant haemoglobin concentration on cognitive outcomes at 6 and 12 months of age
Common Side Effects: Mild gastrointestinal issues (nausea, diarrhea, stomach discomfort) have been reported in a small percentage of individuals, especially at higher doses
Tablets pass through your stomach and gut before reaching your blood
Common reasons include: Pernicious anemia , an autoimmune condition affecting intrinsic factor production Gastrointestinal disorders, such as Crohns disease or celiac disease Prolonged use of certain medications, like proton pump inhibitors Knowing these causes helps spot at-risk people
Will JJ, Mueller JF, Brodine C, Kiely CE, Friedman B, Hawkins VR, Dutra J, Vilter RW