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Vitamin B12

A lack of vitamin B12 can sometimes cause anaemia. Sometimes, your body is unable to absorb vitamin B12; this is called pernicious anaemia. In the UK, this is the most common reason for a vitamin B12 deficiency.

The main symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia are persistent tiredness or lack of energy (lethargy) Through having a blood test at Armada Clinic or at your NHS GP will be able to determine if you are deficient in B12.

What Are the Symptoms?
The following symptoms may be experienced if you are anaemic, and they are due to the reduced oxygen levels in your body:

• Lethargy
• Feeling faint
• Tiredness
• Breathlessness

There are some less common symptoms, including:

• Loss of appetite
• Altered taste
• Palpitations
• Headaches
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Pale skin

Who Can Be Affected?
Both vitamin B12 deficiency are more common in older people, affecting around 1 in 10 people above the age of 75. Vitamin B12 deficiency is rare in younger people, although those who follow a strict vegan diet may be more at risk.

Vitamin B12 helps the body produce red blood cells. Vitamin B12 also helps to keep the nervous system (brain, nerves and spinal cord) healthy.

For the adequate functioning of our digestive system and to ward off harmful viruses and bacteria, VITAMIN B12 IS VITAL! Stress, fatigue and ‘brain fog’, as well as reduced physical stamina are all common side effects of vitamin B12 deficiency.

For healthy individuals, B12 injections benefits include an improvement in overall cerebral functioning as well as physical and psychological wellbeing. They can be used intermittently and are an increasingly popular therapy for everyday ‘pace of life’ exhaustion.

As well as treating day-to-day issues, it has come to light over the last 20-years that vitamin B12 injections can also help more serious issues such as dementia, whilst lowering the risk of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Cancer. Further, the increasing popularity of Veganism has made B12 shots more popular than ever before.

TREATMENT INDICATIONS

• VITAMIN B12 INJECTION BENEFITS ARE FAR REACHING *

They are suitable for the treatment of – but are not limited to – :

• Fatigue and lethargy
• Illness
• Dementia
• Stress, including anxiety and panic disorders
• High blood pressure
• Weight loss
• Memory function and mental clarity

Treatment
Treating vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia

Most cases of vitamin B12 deficiency are easily treated.

A course of Vitamin B12 injections can be recommended or alternatively Vitamin B12 supplements until the deficiency is under control.

Improving your diet can prevent the condition returning, depending on the underlying cause of your vitamin B12 deficiency. Nutrition can be discussed during the consultation.

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