Symptoms of B12 Deficiency Symptoms of B12 deficiency include: Skin with a yellowish undertone Sore and reddened tongue, and mouth ulcers Tingling in your extremities Fatigue, lethargy and apathy Alterations in walking gait and movement Vision problems Depression and irritability Behavioral changes Dark thoughts Poor memory and decision making Dry and brittle skin, hair and nails Infertility Benefits of B12 Injections and Infusions For many, eating more meat and animal products to boost Vitamin B12 is not an option, but your body cannot get by without at least baseline levels
Patients had a mean age of 48 years (range: 20 to 76 years), 67% were male, 66% were White, 20% were Asian, 8% were American Indian/Alaska Native, and 6% were Black or African American
The cause of malabsorption needs to be addressed by a health care professional in these cases
Pinpointing Absorption Issues: Testing helps us determine if your body is failing to absorb B12 from food due to gut issues, age, or autoimmune conditions like pernicious anemia