Vitamin B12 News

Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when the body lacks enough B12, an essential vitamin for red blood cell production, nerve function, and DNA synthesis. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, memory issues, and nerve problems. It often affects vegetarians and the elderly, but can be treated with supplements and fortified foods.  

Anaemia, weariness, weakness, and nerve damage are just a few of the health issues that can result from vitamin B12 deficiency. Here is the importance of vitamin B12 tests for overall health benefits.

Vitamin B 12 deficiency can lead to a host of health problems - from headaches, and digestive issues to complications in pregnancy.

Vitamin B12 can help keep nerve and blood cells healthy, make DNA and prevent anaemia Vitamins C and E can prevent cell damage

The study found that around nine out of every 10 children could be at risk of inadequate micronutrient intake, with almost 70 per cent at risk of having insufficient intake of four or more micronutrients.

As per a new study, excessive consumption of some food supplements such as energy drinks or folic acid pills by the father may affect the cognitive skills of the child - at least in mice.  

But Vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy was associated with a 21 per cent increased risk of giving birth prematurely.

Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

The study also found healthy elderly people in the age range of 61-80 have about three times lower levels of total brain B12 than younger age groups, which is a result of normal ageing.