Vitamin B12 plays an unimportant role in maintaining the normal functioning of all systems of the human body. Cyanocobalamin, a name given to this vitamin by scientists, supports bleeding, controls the work of the nervous system, supplies muscle tissue with oxygen, improves digestion, is indispensable for the development and growth of children, etc. Deficiency of vitamin B12 can worsen the condition of many organs, disrupt metabolism and cause development serious diseases.
Causes of Vitamin B12 deficiency
There are many factors that cause a lack of vitamin B12:
- Absence of products of animal origin in the diet. First of all, the vitamin enters the body with meat, milk, etc. if you do not consume these foods, then vitamin B12 deficiency is guaranteed to you.
- Chronic anemia or other autoimmune diseases.
- Alcoholism.
- Problems with the intestines. Ulcers, gastritis, the consequences of surgical operations of the stomach, all this can interfere with the absorption of the vitamin.
- Long reception of medicines or contraceptives.
Symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency
Lack of cyanocobalamin can cause exacerbation of chronic diseases or lead to the development of new dangerous ailments, including anemia , so you should immediately consult a doctor if you have the following symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency:
- blanching of the skin;
- strong palpitations;
- rapid breathing;
- lightening of the skin of the palms;
- inflammation of the mucosa in the mouth;
- memory impairment;
- depressive state;
- numbness or "tingling" of limbs;
- stomach upset;
- bleeding gums;
- deterioration of vision;
- sometimes hallucinations;
- severe fatigue ;
- rarely ringing in the ears;
- nausea;
- disturbed sleep.