If you are over 40 years old and have any of these symptoms, you could have a vitamin B12 deficiency

B12 or cobalamin has the largest and most complex chemical structure of all vitamins. This water-soluble nutrient is essential for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. In addition, it is fundamental in the synthesis of hemoglobin and different proteins.

Vitamin B12 synthesizes a large number of intestinal bacteria that are usually reproduced in the human body. However, this type of B12 is of very minimal benefit, since in its totality it is eliminated by the hours, according to the Cuban Journal of Hematology, Immunology and Hemotherapy.

For this reason, humans obtain vitamin B12 from animal proteins, as fruits, cereals and vegetables lack this nutrient. Good thing it is, regular food provides the necessary quantity so that there is no cobalamin deficit in the body.

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Vitamin B12 deficiency

Even though the sources of vitamin B12 are varied and many are part of the daily diet, studies have proven that, with the body’s pace, the organism loses the ability to absorb cobalamin.

An article published in it American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that four women, between 40 and 60 years old, are deficient in this nutrient.

Condition that is more frequent in patients with certain stomach ailments, vitiligo, hypothyroidism, Addison’s disease or those who follow a diet in which there may be a lack of vitamin B12.

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Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

If not treated, vitamin B12 deficiency can cause anemia, fatigue, muscle weakness, intestinal problems, nerve damage and mood disorders, according to Mayo Clinic.

• Seas. They are especially present when going up or down stairs or in cases where you tend to lose balance.
• Memory leaks. Patients with vitamin B12 deficiencies are likely to think that they have dementia or Alzheimer’s, especially if they are older.
• Ants and pinchazos. When there is a lack of vitamin B12, a change in the peripheral nerves (polyneuropathy) can occur, characterized by itching, numbness, changes in sensitivity or pain in the hands or feet.
• Anemia. Megaloblastic or macrocytic anemia can occur. It is characterized by a very large size of red blood cells or scarcity.
• Fatigue. In many cases, a lack of vitamin B12 can lead to exhaustion and lack of energy, even after resting.

In these cases, it is recommended to consult a specialist doctor who will be in charge of indicating the diet and treatment to be followed for each patient.

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