Vitamin deficiencies can make day-to-day life difficult with sufferers experiencing issues such as fatigue. And over time they can become worse if not dealt with. A B12 deficiency is no exception to this, therefore, it’s best to spot the warning signs as soon as possible.
Vitamin B12 is found in a lot of animal products including meat, cheese and eggs.
It is needed to help produce red blood cells, affecting the amount of oxygen your body gets.
So without it you can be left feeling weak, have difficulty with movement and experience mood changes.
According to the Cleveland Clinic another physical sign of a B12 deficiency is a “sore” mouth and tongue.
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The NHS also recognises this, listing a “sore and red tongue,” which is also known as glossitis, and mouth ulcers as signs.
“Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause physical, neurological and psychological symptoms,” the Cleveland Clinic explains.
“The symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can develop slowly and can get worse over time.
“Some people may have no symptoms despite having a low level of vitamin B12 in their bodies.
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“If you are experiencing symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency or are at risk for developing vitamin B12 deficiency, contact your healthcare provider to see if you should take a blood test to measure your vitamin B12 level,” it says.
“If you have already been diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency and are experiencing new or concerning symptoms, be sure to reach out to your healthcare provider.”
According to the NHS adults (aged between 19 and 64) need about 1.5 micrograms a day of vitamin B12.
It advises taking no more than two mg a day in supplement form if you are unable to get enough through diet.
