Fortified drinks and foods may include plantbased milks, cereals, nutrition shakes, and energy drinks
However, high-dose niacin (as a medication for cholesterol) is generally not recommended during breastfeeding, because significant amounts could enter milk and cause unwanted effects in the nursing infant (flushing, for example)
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Furthermore, our Family Health Care team provides personalized nutritional counseling and vitamin B12 injections for patients who follow strict vegetarian or vegan diets, as these dietary patterns often lack sufficient vitamin B12 naturally present in animal-based products
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Because the test relies on the lifespan and turnover of red blood cells, any condition that alters red cell production, size, or survival can directly influence the result