The food that we eat normally and in a healthy fashion, contains all the possible nutrients we might ever require for a healthy living. Even then, it is not always possible to maintain a perfect balance of each and every nutrient in the body. We end up lacking something or the other. And to overcome these deficiencies, we must take those nutrients in additional form. These are called supplements. Any intake of supplements should be first consulted with the doctor.
The deficiency of some nutrients may go completely unnoticed and deficiency of some nutrients may cause serious repercussions. As we know that vitamin b12 is associated with the functions of healthy nerve cells. It helps maintain red blood cells in good shape and number. Also prevents heart diseases and stroke. And helps in the processing of DNA in our body. Any deficiency would lead to the malfunctioning of the body in these regard. Low number of red blood cells causes anemia. In this, the person suffers breathlessness (because of low oxygen supplied to the body). Dizziness, fatigue and low energy are basic vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms. The deficiency also effects the gastrointestinal tract and it’s functioning as well. It may cause nausea, vomiting, gas, either constipation or diarrhea as well. All of these lead to loosing appetite and weight.
As vitamin b12 helps in the healthy functioning of the nerve cells, it’s deficiency effects the health and functioning of these nerve cells. If it is not diagnosed and treated on time, it could lead to permanent damage o the nerve cells.. Symptoms can include numbness in the hands and feet, unable to balance, difficulty in walking, unusual depression and memory loss as well.
The skin also shows the vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms. There is paleness on the skin and eyes, dryness of lips and similar symptoms, all attributing to low blood count. In simple words we may say that blood is the carrier of food and oxygen to all the parts of the body. If blood get affected (low red blood cells, in this case) it is bound to affect the entire body and the functions of all the organs.
The sever the deficiency gets, more severe the consequences. Though in the initial stage it might be not very significant. It is necessary that the vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms are identified at the earlier stage so that it can be controlled and supplements provided.