Vitamin B-12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in many functions in the body, including:
•DNA synthesis
•energy production
•nerve cell health
•red blood cell formation
•neurological function
B-12 is present in many food sources (mainly animal-based), where it is bound to the protein molecules in that food.
Some common signs and symptoms include:
• Decreased cognitive function, such as issues with
• Memory or understanding
• Fatigue
• Lethargy
• Constipation
• Feeling faint
• Depression or irritability
• Headache
• Difficulty maintaining balance
• Sore, swollen tongue, which may be pale yellow or very red
• Heart palpitations
• Mouth ulcers
• Paraesthesia (pins and needles)
• Vision changes