Some symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include: Weakness and tiredness Pale or yellowish skin Loss of appetite Heart palpitations Mouth or tongue soreness Tingling or "pins and needles" sensation in your hands and feet Shortness of breath Dizziness Blurry vision Mood swings or personality changes You are more at-risk for developing vitamin B12 deficiency if you are: Pregnant Over 65 Vegan Take medicine for diabetes Take medicine for heartburn Have had surgery to remove part of your bowels Health News Frequent Marijuana Use Linked to Higher Stress Hormone Levels Nearly 1.6 Million Dozen Eggs Pulled From Shelves Over Salmonella Concerns Back Pain
So when I prescribe 1000 mcg daily, I am giving a large dose knowing that the absorption fraction is small
Fortunately, the post-bariatric periodic screenings that every patient will undergo is finely tuned to address both B12 and other vitamin deficiencies
If youre unsure how much you need, consult a functional medicine nutritionist
The stages are: Stage I
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