Deficiency of this vitamin causes irreversible brain damage.
Kai's Doctor Says Vitamin B12 Deficiency Can Cause Brain Damage
Lack of vitamin B12 in the body can lead to serious and irreversible damage to the nervous system and brain, InoSMI quoted internal medicine specialist Kamuran Kai as saying.
According to the expert, this vitamin protects nerve tissue and maintains brain functions, while at the same time ensuring the production of red blood cells. The human body is not able to produce vitamin B12 on its own, it is found in large quantities in animal products.
Vitamin B12 is also extremely important for the functioning of the immune system. In addition, notes Kaya, it ensures the proper functioning of the nervous system, the production, restoration and longer life of cells, prevents anemia and strengthens memory.
“With a lack of this vitamin in the body, there are malabsorption, malnutrition and malnutrition, as well as digestive problems. Therefore, it is recommended that everyone consume foods that contain B12. The richest sources of this vitamin include offal, in particular, the liver, spleen and kidneys , trout, enriched cereal flakes (for vegetarians), tuna, milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs," says the expert.
A B12 deficiency can go unnoticed until it becomes severe. Deficiency of this vitamin can lead to depression, paranoia and hallucinations, loss of memory, taste and smell, and incontinence.
"Symptoms can also come on gradually and get worse over time. They include forgetfulness, palpitations, weakness, mood disturbances, impaired attention, trouble concentrating, chills, weakness, fatigue, numbness of the limbs (arms, hands and feet), swelling of the tongue , mouth ulcers (aphthae), dry skin, hair loss, weight loss... If vitamin B12 deficiency is left untreated, it can lead to serious neurological problems and blood disorders, ”the doctor notes.
To eliminate vitamin B12 deficiency, you need to understand its causes. The required dose of the vitamin should be determined by the doctor, based on the results of a blood test. This amount can be replenished from the outside by injection or taking pills.