These Damaging Signs Show That You Might Have A Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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Vitamin B12 deficiency: Signs of ‘neurologic damage’ caused by low vitamin B12 in the body – Times of India

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that your body requires. Symptoms of B12 deficiency include fatigue, mood problems, skin changes, and memory loss.

Having soft, glowing skin is a symbol of good health. People with dull skin are often not eating the right types of food. Skin hyperpigmentation can be caused by stress, low vitamin B12 levels, and not eating enough vegetables and fruits.

A study published in MD Edge looked at whether vitamin B12 deficiency could cause skin hyperpigmentation and partial paralysis. The study found that skin darkening is a lesser-known sign of a B12 deficiency.

B12 deficiency can cause jaundice, which is when the body does not produce enough red blood cells.

Vitamin B12 helps enhance energy and boost metabolism, develop brain and nerve cells, and produce DNA. It can be found in animal products like seafood, eggs, poultry and some forms of dairy.

Vitamin B12 can be found in milk, eggs, yogurt, fatty fish, red meat, clams and fortified cereals.

Vitamin B12 helps keep the nervous system healthy and maintains the overall health of the body. If severe deficiency occurs, neurological problems may develop.

Everyone is prone to developing Vitamin B12 deficiency, but older people are more likely to develop the condition.

Supplements and fortified foods containing vitamin B12 should be eaten because they contain the vitamin in its free form, which is easier to absorb.

Dietary supplements are for people who suffer from a deficiency in nutrients, but they do not cure or prevent any illnesses.

For more information on proper Vitamin B12 consumption, check out the following news outlets for additional insight:

  1. Vitamin B12 deficiency: Signs of ‘neurologic damage’ caused by low vitamin B12 in the body  Times of India
  2. B12 deficiency symptoms: Three nail changes that can signal low B12 levels – BMJ report  Express
  3. How to tell if you have a deficiency in important vitamins and minerals  RSVP Live
  4. Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms that show on your face – unusual patches to paleness  The Mirror
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