VITAMIN B 12 DEFICIENCY

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   https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vitamin-deficiency-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355025
• Symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath and dizziness. Vitamin supplements, taken by pill or injection, can correct the deficiencies.
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness
• Pale or yellowish skin
• Irregular heartbeats
• Weight loss
• Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet
• Muscle weakness
• Personality changes
• Unsteady movements
• Mental confusion or forgetfulness
• Diet. Vitamin B-12 is mainly found in meat, eggs and milk, so people who don't eat these types of foods may need to take B-12 supplements. Some foods have been fortified with B-12, including some breakfast cereals and some nutritional yeast products.
• Nervous system disorders. Untreated, vitamin B-12 deficiency can lead to neurological problems, such as persistent tingling in the hands and feet or problems with balance. It can lead to mental confusion and forgetfulness because vitamin B-12 is necessary for healthy brain function.

• You can prevent some forms of vitamin deficiency anemia by choosing a healthy diet that includes a variety of foods.

  Foods rich in vitamin B-12 include:

  • Beef, liver, chicken and fish
  • Eggs
  • Fortified foods, such as breakfast cereals
  • Milk, cheese and yogurt

  Foods rich in folate include:

  • Broccoli, spinach, asparagus and lima beans
  • Oranges, lemons, bananas, strawberries and melons
  • Enriched grain products, such as bread, cereal, pasta and rice
  • Liver, kidneys, yeast, mushrooms and peanuts

  Most adults need these daily dietary amounts of the following vitamins:

  • Vitamin B-12 — 2.4 micrograms (mcg)
  • Folate or folic acid — 400 mcg

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