Drinking RO water? You are at risk of Vitamin B12 deficiency

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The scientists found that Those who used RO water for drinking experienced 3.61 higher odds of vitamin B12 deficiency compared to controls...

This vitamin plays a crucial role in the function and development of brain and nerve cells..

A new study conducted by the SSG Hospital has revealed that people who consume purified water through Reverse Osmosis (RO), are more likely to suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency...

The RO system removes cobalt, reduced absorption of of vitamin B12 available in diet due to low mineralized water leads to chronic atrophic gastritis and the RO system also removes microorganisms responsible for endogenous production of Vitamin B12 directly or indirectly...

The longer the duration of RO water consumption, the more likely the possibility of developing vitamin B12 deficiency, the study revealed..