Some studies have proved the role of VitB12 deficiency in initiating processes that contribute to nervous system deterioration. Expert shares how B-12 deficiency weakens your nerves and what you can do about it New Delhi: Vitamin B12 deficiency can affect your body’s ability to produce completely functioning red blood cells. This can lead to several symptoms ranging from bone health to nerve-related issues as vitamin B12 is crucial for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
Moreover, neurological symptoms are the main symptoms in many people, as per an article published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). A neurological condition affects the body’s overall movement and functioning. According to the BMJ report, neurological signs commonly occur in 85 per cent of people who have vitamin B12 deficiency.
Dr Divya Gopal , Internal Medicine, Sir HN Reliance Hospital and Research Centre told News9 , “Vitamin B12 deficiency causes neurological symptoms like memory loss(dementia), numbness and tingling over extremities(peripheral neuropathy), muscle weakness, confusion, blurring of vision, loss of coordination, irritability, imbalance while walking, and depression.” There are studies which have proved the role of VitB12 deficiency in initiating processes that contribute to nervous system deterioration, including ROS(reactive oxygen species)accumulation, inflammation, and demyelination(loss of myelin-covering over the nerves). What you can do about it? Treatment is mai.
