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My B12 serum levels are high, yet my cobalt levels (in hair) are low. What does this mean?

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ashley16930
ashley16930

I got my hair mineral analysis test and my cobalt levels were lower than the normal range. However, when I tested my B12 levels, they were above normal (most likely a result of me supplementing B12). Any explanation for this, considering cobalt is a component of B12 and low cobalt levels could possibly lead to anemia?

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  • Whitecross
    Whitecross ashley16930

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    Your hair analysis result for cobalt does not necessarily correlate with your blood cobalt .

    i suggest you get that tested .

  • Whitecross
    Whitecross ashley16930

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    Your hair analysis result for cobalt does not necessarily correlate with your blood cobalt .

    i suggest you get that tested .

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