Supports Heart Health Research suggests that B12 helps reduce levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to cardiovascular issues when present in high amounts
and patients with pernicious anemia who have optic neuropathy COBALAMIN (Vitamin B12) Deficiency Causes Vegetarians (dietary deficiency) Older adults: atrophic gastritis affects 10% 30% and leads to decrease in hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach and decreased absorption of Vitamin B12 The liver can store up to six years worth of Vitamin B12 so deficiencies are rare Effects of deficiency Megaloblastic anaemia (pernicious anaemia) Progressive demyelination of nerve cells Elevation in levels of circulating homocysteine that leads to production of defective collagen and elastin with a negative impact on arteries, bone and skin Deep vein thrombosis is associated with homocysteinemia that causes the activation of the intrinsic coagulation cascade Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite and weight loss Numbness, tingling of the feet imbalance, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory and glossitis
Illness and conditions linked to B12 deficiency: Neuropsychiatric disorders - The earliest symptoms of B12 deficiency include: Irritability Mood swings Confusion Forgetfulness Fogginess Psychosis Hallucinations or delusion Depression Anxiety/Panic attacks Tension headaches Onset of dementia Neurological disorders Bells Palsy Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Autoimmune Disorders - Autoimmune disorders take many forms
If you experience any combination of these symptoms, particularly if you have risk factors, it is important to seek medical assessment promptly
In this article, you'll find out if it's truly safe to take more vitamin B12 than you need and the benefits and risks of supplementing vitamin B12 levels
