Vitamin B deficiency occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells that cannot function properly. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body using a substance called haemoglobin. Anaemia is the general term for having either fewer red blood cells than normal or having an abnormally low amount of haemoglobin in each red blood cell.
Get your Vitamin B levels checked periodically. The reason I had a Stroke last month was due to blood clot in Sagittal Sinus due to rise in homocysteine levels that was caused due to severe deficiency of Vitamin B12 & Folate. This is very rare but in my case the cause for it — Raghav (@raghavtwts) April 28, 2024 Symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency: According to the NHS, Vitamin B12 and folate perform several important functions in the body, including keeping the nervous system healthy.
A deficiency in either of these vitamins can cause a wide range of problems, including: extreme tiredness a lack of energy pins and needles a sore and red tongue mouth ulcers muscle weakness problems with your vision psychological problems, which can range from mild depression or anxiety to confusion and dementia problems with memory, understanding and judgement Some of these problems can also happen if you have a deficiency in vitamin B12 or folate but do not have anaemia. Recommended reading: What are the benefits of taking collagen? Nutritionist explains First evidence of seasonal vitamin D defi.