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Vitamin B12 (B12) deficiency is highly prevalent in countries where animal source food intake is low. Poor B12 status is associated with adverse outcomes in pregnancy and infancy, and low breast milk B12. This dissertation presents the results of a randomized, controlled trial i…

The intestinal microbiome provides essential services for the host, influencing immune function, nutrient absorption, and susceptibility to pathogens. Dietary history, antibiotics treatment, and disease status have been associated with the bacterial community present within an i…