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Vitamin B-12 - Why Are Supplements Beneficial?

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Feb 04, 2016

Why are supplements beneficial?

The supplements are beneficial, as they have been found to lower high blood homocysteine levels in patients with early onset of coronary heart disease.

Published on Feb 04, 2016
Last Updated on Feb 04, 2016

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