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• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia

  Read about vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells.

• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Complications

  Read about the complications of vitamin B12 deficiency or folate deficiency, which are rare as the condition can usually be easily and effectively treated.

• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Treatment

  Read about treatment options for vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which will depend on what's causing the condition.

• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Diagnosis

  Read about diagnosing vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which can often be diagnosed by a GP based on your symptoms and the results of blood tests.

• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Symptoms

  Read about the symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which usually develop gradually, but can worsen if the condition goes untreated.

• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Causes

  Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of either of these vitamins affects the body's ability to produce fully functioning red blood cells.

• The vegan diet

  Find out how to be healthy on a vegan diet, including vegan sources of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron.

• Cyanocobalamin – vitamin B12 used for vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia

  NHS medicines information on cyanocobalamin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

• Hydroxocobalamin: a medicine to treat vitamin B12 deficiency

  NHS medicines information on hydroxocobalamin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can have it.

• The vegetarian diet

  A guide to help vegetarians eat a balanced diet with plenty of nutrients, including sources of iron, vitamin B12 and omega-3.