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Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that plays an essential role in the production of red blood cells. It also ensures proper functioning of the nervous system.
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It also supports healthy skin, hair and nails. If you are not consuming enough vitamin B12, here are some signs and symptoms of its deficiency you might experience.
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People with vitamin B12 deficiency have a slightly yellow tinge to the skin due to a lack of red blood cells.
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When your body does not receive enough vitamin B 12 for the production of red blood cells to transport oxygen throughout the body, as a result, you feel tired and weak.
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It is one of the early signs of vitamin B12 deficiency. In this condition, you may experience a red and swollen tongue.
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If you become anaemic due to vitamin B12 deficiency, you may experience symptoms like dizziness, shortness of breath and irregular heartbeats.
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Low levels of vitamin B12 are linked with changes in mood. One may experience symptoms of depression, mental confusion and forgetfulness.
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Tuna, salmon, dairy products and eggs are good sources of vitamin B12. There are very limited vegetarian sources of vitamin B12. Some of these are- yogurt, low-fat milk and fortified products.
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