From Anemia To Neurological Problems, Check Why is Vitamin B 12 Essential for Us? Here's How to Increase It?

Do you experience some persistent symptoms, like as anemia, fatigue, and neurological problems despite taking balanced diet, and taking vitamin tablets? If yes, then you may have vitamin B 12 deficiency. Ignoring this problem can give rise to various complications in your body. This blog sheds light on the symptoms that indicate you have deficiency of this vitamin and how you can increase it in your body.

What Does This Medical Professional Have to Say About Vitamin B 12?

Dr Saleem Zaidi, a well-known professional doctor, shares his views about the importance of vitamin B 12 in the body and what its symptoms are, through the following video. His video has 8.52 million subscribers.

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If you have any of the symptoms explained by this doctor, then you must get your vitamin B 12 checked by your doctor and try to increase it before it takes an ugly turn on you. 

What Symptoms Indicate the Deficiency of Vitamin B 12? 

The following symptoms indicate that the deficiency of vitamin B 12:

Unexplained Weakness and Fatigue

This is the most common symptom of vitamin B 12 deficiency. Because of this, you feel tired most of the time despite taking good diet, sleeping for sufficient hours. This can cause anemia in your body. As a result, sufficient oxygen does not reach the cells of your body and you feel dizzy, and lethargic. 

Pale Yellow Skin Tone

Your body appears yellowish, and also yellow pigments may be visible in your eyes. Apart from this, RBC (Red Blood Cells) do not get matured and the liver starts breaking them. As a result of this, bilirubin is formed, which makes most part of your body yellow.  

Persistent Headache

You have persistent headache and you are not able to know the reason behind it. In addition, you become aggressive and peevish. 

Depression and Mood Swings

You remain depressed most of the time and also develop mood swings. As a result, you are not able to take decisions properly. In addition, you may have other mental disorders. 

Frequent Mouth Ulcers

Mouth ulcers appear or you have gingivitis frequently whose symptoms include redness or inflammation in your tongue. 

Burning and Pin Needle Sensation

You get to feel this sensation in your hands and feet. It is also called peripheral neuropathy. This symptom also indicates diabetes. But if you are not diabetic, then you have deficiency of vitamin B 12. 

Why is Vitamin B12 Essential?

Vitamin B 12 helps in the formation of red blood cells (RBC) and in the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid. In addition, it maintains the health of nerve cells. So, this vitamin is very essential for the maintenance of good health. 

How to Increase Vitamin B 12?

To increase vitamin B 12, you should eat B 12-rich foods, such as eggs, fish, meat, dairy products, and fortified foods.  In addition, take supplements that can increase this vitamin level. You may also consult your doctor regarding injections and other treatments. 

What to Cut Down On? 

If you are used to taking excessive alcohol, cut down on its use, because this intoxicate can obstruct B 12 absorption. 

If you have any of the symptoms mentioned above, it indicates that you have vitamin B 12 deficiency. Consult your doctor and try to increase the level of this vitamin by eating B 12-rich foods and supplements. 

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