Vitamin B12 deficiency manifests in many ways: fatigue, weakness, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, memory loss, depression, anxiety, problems with walking, balance, and coordination. Treating the underlying cause of vitamin B12 deficiency will give you a more effective and lasting result versus treating the symptoms. Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency Not eating enough foods that have vitamin B12 in it This is common in vegans and vegetarians because vitamin B12 is found only … [Read more...]
Vitamin B12 Deficiency as a Cause of Fatigue
Do you struggle with chronic fatigue syndrome or extreme fatigue? Although there are many causes of fatigue, vitamin B12 deficiency may be a more common cause of fatigue than mainstream medicine thinks. Functions of Vitamin B12 In a previous article, I discussed the vital importance of vitamin B12 for the support and maintenance of your brain and nerves. The focus of the article was how vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Some of the major symptoms … [Read more...]
Vitamin B12 Deficiency as a Cause for Numbness and Tingling
You’ve been getting numbness and tingling into your hands, legs, or feet. You’ve been to physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, neurologists, and acupuncturists. Nothing is helping. Could the cause of your numbness and tingling be a vitamin B12 deficiency even though you have been told by your MD your lab results are normal? Vitamin B12 and your nerves Your brain and nerves send electrical signals to all of your body parts so they work properly. … [Read more...]