Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin b12 is an important vitamin for normal day to day body function. It keeps the brain and the nervous system healthy while also helping in red blood cell production. Vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms may be experienced if you are not getting your daily intake.

But first, lets look at where we get vitamin b12 from everyday. Beef, chicken, fish, eggs and diary products are all excellent sources of vitamin b12. So its basically found in meat and diary sources. If you aren't getting enough of these then you're probably experiencing some form of vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms.

Those most likely to exhibit vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms are vegetarians, for obvious reasons. Fruits and vegetables do not contain vitamin b12. Naturally, vegetarians will have to get it via injections or supplements.

Considering the importance of b12, any form of vitamin b21 deficiency symptoms must be addressed immediately. These symptoms are :-

• Fatigue/Lethargy
• Loss of Appetite
• Diarrhea
• Mental conditions - Paranoia, Mood swings, Depression
• Insomnia
• Heart Palpitations
• Fibrillation
• Numbness on hands and feet

The above vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms are but a few conditions you may experience if you don't get enough vitamin b12. In severe cases, the person may get become anemic. Anemia is a condition whereby your body is unable to produce enough red blood cells.

If you exhibit any of the above vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms then you need to visit your local doctor straight away for a check-up. If the doctor does indeed find vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms then he/she will probably give you some vitamin b12 shots to correct the problem. Our body has a hard time trying to absorb b12 from tablets or capsules which is why vitamin b12 shots are the best way to go. Nasal sprays are also more effective at delivering b12 into our bodies. For more information, visit my b12 shot post.