5 Symptoms Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Mohit Bisht

Vitamin B12 or cobalamin is essential for creating your red blood cells and DNA in the body. Here are some symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency.

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Mood disturbances

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People deficient in Vitamin B12 tend to experience mood swings.

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Memory problems

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If you are unable to recollect where you have kept the keys or a wallet it can be a sign of low Vitamin B12 levels.

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Depression

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Having low self-esteem, and feeling hopeless or helpless can be linked to Vitamin B12 deficiency.

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Fatigue and night-time sweating

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If you show such signs then you might be deficient in Vitamin B12.

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Balance issues

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If you are constantly having falls then it can be linked to vitamin B12 deficiency.

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