Vitamin B12 Deficiency: 5 Symptoms, Warning Signs And Food To Eat - In Pics
Vitamin B 12 deficiency can lead to a host of health problems - from headaches, and digestive issues to complications in pregnancy.
Zee Media Bureau
| Mar 10, 2023, 15:27 PM IST
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that helps in the formation of red blood cells, aids nerve function, boosts brain function, and also provides energy. Vitamin B 12 deficiency can lead to several health problems.
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What Is Vitamin B12 And Its Role
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Problems
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Vitamin B 12 Deficiency Symptom 1: Fatigue and headache
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Vitamin B 12 Deficiency Symptom 2: Digestive Issues And Weight Loss
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Vitamin B 12 Deficiency Symptom 3: Complications In Pregnancy
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Vitamin B 12 Deficiency Symptom 4: Swollen or Beefy Tongue
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Vitamin B 12 Deficiency Symptom 5: Neurological symptoms
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Diet
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Dr Paritosh Baghel, Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine, SL Raheja Hospital Mahim - A Fortis Associate, shares, "Food of animal origin is the natural source of Vitamin B12. Fish, meat, poultry products, dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, and fortified foods such as cereals, etc. are rich sources of Vitamin B12."