Vitamin B12, symptoms, consequences and health problems related to its deficiency are numerous and often unsuspected
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousPregnant women are often the most attentive to the correct intake of vitamin B12, because its deficiency could limit the growth of the fetus, but we should all give due importance to this element, because the health problems related to its deficiency are numerous and often unsuspected.
The role played by the Vitamin B12 for our health it is often underestimated. This is because the intake of this element is too often taken for granted and not much attention is paid to the foods (or supplements) that may contain it. It is a vitamin of exclusively animal origin, produced in the digestive system of animals that feed on plants.
Who follows avegetarian or vegan foodtherefore, he is forced to take it through dietary supplements and supplements. It must be said in this regard, unfortunately, that even animals bred for human consumption are often given B12 supplements because the diet they are subjected to (made up of chemical feeds and not, as it should be, grass and corn) it does not allow them to synthesize this vitamin.
There are many ailments we can experience if our vitamin B12 levels are too low. First, it is not uncommon for fatigue, tiredness, muscle numbness, headaches and eye problems such as involuntary twitching and twitching of the eyelids to arise (especially if the deficiency has lasted a long time).
According to recent studies, moreover, a deficiency of this element could also cause problems in the digestive system - in the various tissues and organs whose health depends directly on a correct daily intake of B vitamins: a low intake of B12, in fact, hinders intestinal function with serious consequences. (Also Read: Vitamin B12: If You Have These Bowel Symptoms And Problems Going To The Bathroom You May Be Deficient)
Some common symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency are:
- Tingling or numbness in the muscles and feet
- Impaired motor skills
- Impaired cognitive function
- Loss of vision
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of appetite
- Digestion problems
- Pale skin
Where, then, to find this vitamin and how to take it in the right way? As we have said, the main food sources come from the animal world: eggs (especially the yolk, particularly rich in vitamin B12), fish such as salmon and tuna, but also milk and animal organs (the latter should be consumed in moderation, because their excessive consumption could prove harmful to health).
For those who do not eat meat or follow a vegan diet, in addition to the supplements on the market, we remind you that the soy it is a food very rich in vitamin B12; in addition, dried fruit (especially nuts), legumes and whole grains are also plant sources of this element.
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