{"id":7886,"date":"2018-02-28T01:53:51","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T01:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=7886"},"modified":"2022-04-06T03:06:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T03:06:57","slug":"vitamin-b12-deficiency-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/vitamin-b12-deficiency-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Tired Much? You Might Have Vitamin-B12 Deficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"Vitamin B12 is essential for your nervous system, metabolism, and especially, your energy. Here’s what you need to know.\n

What Is Vitamin b12?<\/h2>\nVitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that the body needs to produce red blood cells, synthesize DNA, and maintain optimum neurological function. It also helps the body with its metabolic functions, including turning food into energy<\/a>.\n\nPretty great, right? Here’s the catch: Our body doesn’t make B12 on its own, so we have to get it from our diet or supplements<\/a>.\n\n\"Vitamin\n

Vitamin-B12 Deficiency Signs<\/h2>\nA deficiency in B12 can be tricky to peg because there are so many varied symptoms. It’s also an incredibly common deficiency. In fact, one study<\/a> found B12 deficiencies to be a worldwide problem.\n\nThe subtler symptoms include fatigue, weakness, and difficulty thinking. (Basically, if everyday feels like a Monday, you might be deficient in B12.)\n\nMore notable symptoms include:\n
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  • joint pain<\/li>\n \t
  • numbness or tingling in the hands or feet<\/li>\n \t
  • difficulty walking<\/li>\n \t
  • shortness of breath<\/li>\n \t
  • a swollen tongue<\/li>\n \t
  • yellow skin<\/li>\n \t
  • depression<\/li>\n \t
  • anxiety<\/li>\n \t
  • paranoia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n