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@yasmeen

I am new to this forum and very happy to have found this group. I greatly appreciate all the posts.

I just had my first test results for B12 (1965), which according to the acceptable range (200 - 1100) is elevated. I am also wondering what this elevated score means. I will meet with my Primary Doctor this week and I will also meet with my Neurologist on July 21, who wanted my tests for B12 and thyroid information because of my referral related to “ memory” problem. I will update my post to share my experience.

However, given all I have read so far online, and noting that persons on a Vegan diet usually need a B12 supplement , I am wondering if my diet is an important variable in this elevated vitamin in my blood and if so if there would be merit in considering a change in my nutrition programme. (I.e. That I consume less meat source in my meals, to see if my B12 level lowers? E.g. I could balance my meal plan to incorporate more plant food sources and consume less animal source in my weekly diet. ) Just an initial thought. Does anyone in this forum happen to be on a vegan diet but have the problem of an elevated B12 level? I will continue my research even as I speak with my doctors.

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Hi @yasmeen, welcome.
According to this article from Livestrong, you can lower B12 levels through diet, switching to more plant-based choices:
- How to Lower My Vitamin B12 https://www.livestrong.com/article/525942-how-to-lower-my-vitamin-b12/

I agree that you might wish to consult your doctors in your upcoming appointments before making any changes. Memory issues are more commonly related to B12 deficiency, so maybe there is something else going on in your case. Can you describe more of what led your doctor to order these tests?

I spoke to the Neurologist regarding my high B12 score but unfortunately all he said was ,“It doesn’t hurt you” . So this point of interest is still unresolved for me because he didn’t/couldn’t even support the statement with any research findings. I also asked my Primary Care doctor but she couldn’t answer either and did not treat it as an Health issue. I hope others in this group can share other findings / their experiences.