6 Essential Foods To Fight Vitamin B Deficiency

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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[{"selector":"#anim-c77050ee-d0ae-4f39-93d3-9bff2ba9fad0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3cf1047f-679f-4deb-97a7-520d21e81f7f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 158.60950%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Incorporating vitamin B-rich foods into your diet can help alleviate these symptoms and improve overall health. Discover the top 6 foods that can help combat vitamin B deficiency. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Eggs

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Dairy Products

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Leafy Greens

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Legumes

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Whole Grains

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Fish

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