Signs Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency: In today’s busy life and changing lifestyle, people often feel tired and weak. We ignore it considering it as normal work pressure but it can be a silent sign of some serious disease.
According to a shocking study recently published in the Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, more than 45 percent of the people of North India are suffering from Vitamin B12 deficiency. It is a problem that gradually hollows out the body and causes serious health problems if not identified in time.
Vitamin B12 is essential for the smooth functioning of our body. It mainly plays an important role in the formation of red blood cells. Apart from this, it helps in keeping our nervous system strong and converting the food we eat into energy. When there is a deficiency of it in the body, the cells are not able to produce enough energy due to which the person feels tired all the time.
The initial symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency are quite common, so people do not recognize them. Always being tired, not being able to concentrate on any work and feeling short of breath while walking are its initial signs. However, if it is ignored for a long time, the problem can escalate to tingling in hands and feet, weakening of memory and loss of body balance. According to information, this condition can also cause permanent neurological damage.
Vitamin B12 (Ms. Freepik)
The report of the Indian Council of Medical Research shows that this problem is seen more in vegetarian people. The main reason for this is that Vitamin B12 is naturally found only in animal-based i.e. non-vegetarian foods. Apart from this, with increasing age the body’s ability to absorb vitamins decreases and prolonged use of some medicines can also cause this deficiency.
This deficiency can be controlled to a great extent by improving your diet. For non-vegetarian people, eggs, fish and chicken are its best sources. At the same time, vegetarian people are advised to consume milk, curd and cheese regularly. Along with this, fortified cereals and plant-based milk (soy or almond milk) can also be good options. However, if the shortage is severe, food alone is not enough; In such a situation, it becomes mandatory to take supplements or injections on the advice of the doctor.
