Vitamin B12 is Important!!
Vitamin B12 deficiency can result in irreversible and potentially severe damage, especially to the human nervous system and brain. It can also cause anemia. Even at slightly lower-than-normal B12 levels, a person can experience depression, confusion memory problems and tiredness. However, these symptoms are not specific enough to diagnose vitamin B12 deficiency. Constipation, loss of appetite, and weight loss can result. More serious symptoms include neurological changes, such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Some people may have difficulty maintaining balance. Vitamin B12 deficiency carries a serious risk of permanent nerve and brain damage. Some people who do not get enough vitamin B12 have a higher risk of developing psychosis, mania, and dementia. Infants who lack vitamin B12 may have unusual movements, such as face tremors, reflex problems, feeding difficulties, irritation, and eventual growth problems if left untreated.