Vitamin B12 isn’t created on its own in the body. Although most people can absorb the nutrient from food, some people may suffer from malabsorption issues. Are you deficient in the nutrient? The Mayo Clinic identifies canker sores (aphthous ulcers) as one sign of a vitamin B12 deficiency in the mouth. The canker sores are […]
Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when the autoimmune system attacks cells in the stomach – named pernicious anaemia. There’s a sign in your vision that you could be lacking the nutrient. Inside the stomach there’s a protein called intrinsic factor. Someone suffering from pernicious anaemia has an immune system that attacks cells in the stomach. Specifically, […]
A vitamin B12 deficiency can result in anemia, which is when the body has low levels of red blood cells. What are the nine symptoms you might experience if you haven’t got enough of the vitamin? Red blood cells have a round, flattish, appearance with an indented centre. They contain the protein hemoglobin, which carries […]
