A middle aged man that is a strict vegan has these symptoms: • fatigue •tingling in hands and feet • tongue is very smooth and red • red blood cells are abnormally large and immature Which vitamin is he deficient on? What is the toxic level?

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A middle aged man that is a strict vegan has these symptoms: • fatigue •tingling in hands and feet • tongue is very smooth and red • red blood cells are abnormally large and immature Which vitamin is he deficient on? What is the toxic level?
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