Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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    Morgan Pfiffner
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Vitamin B12 deficiency is a condition in which the body doesn’t have enough vitamin B12 for its needs, often due to impaired absorption or an inadequate intake of the vitamin. Potential consequences include anemia, fatigue, and neurological problems.

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    Vitamin B12 Deficiency falls under the Other category.

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    1. Homocysteine - Hill MH, Flatley JE, Barker ME, Garner CM, Manning NJ, Olpin SE, Moat SJ, Russell J, Powers HJA vitamin B-12 supplement of 500 μg/d for eight weeks does not normalize urinary methylmalonic acid or other biomarkers of vitamin B-12 status in elderly people with moderately poor vitamin B-12 statusJ Nutr.(2013 Feb)
    2. Depression Symptoms - Markun S, Gravestock I, Jäger L, Rosemann T, Pichierri G, Burgstaller JMEffects of Vitamin B12 Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Depressive Symptoms, and Fatigue: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression.Nutrients.(2021-Mar-12)