Tag Archives: Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Vitamin B12 Malabsorption

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    You can get vitamin B12 deficiency, even if you eat plenty of meat. Vitamin B12 malabsorption is a common cause of pernicious anemia, and it occurs in a growing number of people, due to an increase in certain health issues and lifestyle choices.  To find out if you’re suffering from vitamin B12 malabsorption, […]

Vitamin B12- How Much in Enough?

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    Once diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency, you may have questions regarding how much vitamin B12 you need to “get better,” to stop “feeling tired” all the time, or how long to keep taking vitamin B12 supplements.  Here are some answers to FAQ regarding how much vitamin B12 you need. Note: Always consult your […]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency- Total Body Invasion

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    Vitamin B12 deficiency is a condition that affects all parts of our body- our brain, digestive system, metabolism, and more. That’s because vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is such as vital nutrient; it’s responsible for maintaining cognitive health, increasing energy, and sustaining red blood cell production. When vitamin B12 levels run low, we likewise experience […]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms- Got this?

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    The symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can impair a wide range of bodily functions, including your neurological, metabolic, and emotional health. Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms may vary for each individual, but the most common symptoms are consistent with the level of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) depletion. Here are some warning signs that may indicate […]

Foot Numbness- 5 Likely Reasons your Feet feel like Pin Cushions

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    What causes foot numbness? You know, that horrible “pins and needles” sensation you keep getting in your feet (and sometimes hands), that takes forever to go away. Don’t ignore painful tingling in the extremities, because it could be a sign of a severe injury or underlying illness. If you frequently experience foot numbness […]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency as a Cause for Chronic Cough?

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    Among the many ailments attributed to low vitamin B12, scientists are studying the possibility of vitamin B12 deficiency as a cause for chronic cough. Add to that list a number of debilitating conditions already associated with vitamin B12 deficiency, such as fatigue, memory loss, and “pins and needles” sensations. If you frequently battle […]

Why Vitamin B12 and Potassium Supplements Don’t Mix

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      Some important things to know about vitamin B12 and potassium involve absorption of vitamin B12. People with either vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anemia) or potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) must understand about this crucial link between vitamin B12 and potassium supplements, in order to prevent severe ailments. Vitamin B12 and potassium Patients of potassium […]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Alcoholic Neuropathy

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    Vitamin B12 deficiency is a condition sometimes inherited, but often also acquired; where there is alcoholism and vitamin B12 deficiency, alcoholic neuropathy (nerve damage) is often a factor. Here are some symptoms of alcoholic neuropathy and vitamin B12 deficiency. What causes alcoholic neuropathy? Scientists aren’t certain exactly what causes alcoholic neuropathy, but one theory […]

Do Animals Get Vitamin B12 Deficiency? Funny you should ask…

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    Ever wonder why vitamin B12 deficiency is so rampant among humans, yet you never hear of animals or marine life having difficulty absorbing vitamin B12? Is vitamin deficiency something unique to humans, or is it bigger than we’ve imagined? Here are some interesting tidbits about vitamin B12 deficiency along the food chain. Scientists […]

Why B12 Blood Tests are an Epic Fail

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    This may come as a shock, but your vitamin B12 blood test was probably inaccurate.  Because they count total vitamin B12, as opposed to specifically active B12 levels, serum vitamin B12 testing fails to give a true diagnosis.  As a result, you may have received a positive result when, in reality, you may […]