{"product_id":"vitamine-b12-vingerprik","title":"Vitamin B12 (fingerstick)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Vitamin B12?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential vitamin required by the body for making red blood cells, supporting normal nerve function, and producing DNA. The body cannot produce Vitamin B12 itself, so it must be obtained from diet or supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy should you test Vitamin B12 levels?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTesting Vitamin B12 levels can be useful for people experiencing fatigue, those who are vegan or vegetarian, or individuals suffering from anemia or neurological symptoms. It helps determine if there is a deficiency or an excess, which may indicate dietary patterns or health conditions requiring attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitamin B12 levels in the blood indicate whether your body has sufficient amounts of this crucial vitamin to carry out essential functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a high Vitamin B12 level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA higher than normal level of Vitamin B12 can indicate certain medical conditions such as liver disease. It is important to investigate this further with a healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a low Vitamin B12 level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA low level of Vitamin B12 can indicate a deficiency, which may lead to anemia, fatigue, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Neurological problems may also occur, such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47863275716954,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/VitamineB12checkup.webp?v=1755941684","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/vitamine-b12-vingerprik","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}