How useful is vitamin B12 for blood deficiency and in the formation of DNA?

Dr.Y.K.Padhiyar January 25, 2023

Vitamin B12

It is important for your body to keep your nerves and blood cells healthy.
It also helps your body to make DNA.
Body does not make vit.B12 on it's own

*We have to consume it from food and drinks :

Vit B12 can be found in many animal products like meat and dairy.
Without this important nutrient : One can develop a type of anemia known as Megaloblastic anemia.
Could be very Detrimental to health
It may lead to many : Physical,Neurological and Psychological problems.

*Vit B12 Deficiency Develop :

Body is not getting enough from Diet. intestine is unable to absorb properly from your food
Diagnosing vit B12 is Quite a challenge
Anemia is a crucial side effect : But it is not necessary that you develop anemia.
there could be other signs that may indicate you are lucking in vit B12

*Identifying vit B12 Deficiency :

It is important to be able to identify these signs and get a diagnosis by a health expert
A delay may have a larger impact on health
In early stages : Vit B12 Deficiency may be Asymptomatic
Some signs of Deficiency can take a long time to appear as they build up over time

*General symptoms :

Strange drained feeling
Dizziness
Fainting
Headaches and migrains.
Brittile nails could also be sign of vit B12 deficiency.
Increased susceptibility to infections
Shortness of breath
Hoarseness of vocal cords.
Muscle weakness and pains.
Tachycardia
Tinitus.
Sensitivity to cold
A feverish Feeling

*Effect of B12 Deficiency on brain

Vit B12 Deficiency can affect your brain health.
Cognitive Decline
Memory Problems
Concentration Problems
Disorientation
Depression
Mood swings.

other complex health problems : Anxiety,Attacks,Delerium,Delusions,Psychosis,Bipolar disorder,OCD
Dementia And Alzheimer like symptoms.

* Foods Rich In Vit B12

Animal products -Meat,Animal liver,Kidneys
fish like sardines.tuna,Salmon.
Eggs are a great source of vit B12
Milk and Milk Products
Commercially many foods are fortified with vit B12
If the deficiency is more severe
Your Doctor may recommend suppliments or injections.