All of us fall prey to the wrong assumption regarding nutrition at most times: that when we are well-fed, we are getting all of the nutrients that our bodies need. But feeling full or at least satisfied all the time does not necessarily equal to good health, for we can load up on unhealthy sweets and fast food and feel full but get less than half of our daily vitamin and mineral requirements. And vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the most common problems you can develop from careless eating, for unlike vitamin D that can be acquired from sunlight or vitamin C from popular citrusy foods and drinks, vitamin B12 has a shorter list of natural food and drink sources.
The symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency are almost always very hard to observe during the early stages. Tiredness is one of the earliest signs that you are lacking in vitamin B12, but since the feeling can also be caused by stress, lack of iron, and other factors, we rarely think that we may need to get more vitamin B12 when we feel unusually tired. This has led to the use of vitamin B12 shots as treatment for fatigue, although the vitamin is virtually useless for healing cases of tiredness wherein deficiency of B12 is not a cause.
Developing skin that is paler than your usual color can be a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. B12 is essential for regular red blood cell production, and if the body doesn’t get enough of the vitamin, anemia can take place, as will weight loss. This is why the use of vitamin B12 injections for weight loss is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, for B12 will actually keep you healthy and protect you from losing unnecessar7y weight. Exercise, fiber-rich foods, and green tea benefits weight loss; not getting B12 injections when you don’t need them.
Natural sources of vitamin B12 are meat and dairy products. Organ meats are especially rich in B12, while vegetarians should make sure to get their fill of cheese, milk or yogurt to avoid vitamin B12 deficiency. Blood tests can show whether you are in dire need of vitamin B12, and the doctor can prescribe oral supplements or regular injections if necessary, for the only way to relieve the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency is to give the body as much of the vitamin as it needs. The doctor may also advise healthier lifestyle practices, such as eating a more diverse diet to help speed up recovery and prevent deficiency of B12 and other nutrients in the future.
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