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Symptoms of B12 Deficiency If left untreated, a B12 deficiency can lead to several serious symptoms , including: Fatigue and weakness Pale or jaundiced skin Numbness or tingling in hands and feet (due to nerve damage) Difficulty walking , balance problems Memory problems , difficulty concentrating (brain fog) Mood changes , such as depression or irritability Glossitis (inflammation of the tongue) and mouth sores Shortness of breath and dizziness (due to anemia) Heart palpitations B12 injections are the fastest and most effective way to treat a Vitamin B12 deficiency because they deliver the vitamin directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system

Moreover, a US national study of 2,806 older women (50 years) found increased plasma concentration of methylmalonic acid the metabolic indicator of vitamin B 12 deficiency to be associated with increased risk of lumbar spine osteoporosis (115)

Researchers associate a vitamin B12 deficiency with various health issues, megaloblastic anemia neurological changes and disorders infertility depression neural tube defects and developmental delays in children born to those with a vitamin B12 deficiency Supplementation may help to reduce the risk of these health issues

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