Insufficient B12 can be linked to negative outcomes like lower birth weights and delayed brain development in infants
So, injections are a more direct way to make sure your body gets the B12 it needs, while tablets might not work as efficiently because they have to go through your stomach and intestines first
Signs and symptoms: Many common symptoms can be caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, including weakness, tiredness, lightheadedness, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, pallor (pale skin), diarrhea, decreased appetite, nerve problems like numbness or tingling, visual changes and psycho-emotional problems like depression, memory loss or behavioral changes
Dr Dawn Harper on signs of vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency 1769444586u1CrIHnI The risk of vitamin B12 deficiency increases with age, but dietary choices may also increase a persons likelihood
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But high blood levels of B12 do not mean symptoms are well treated
