5 Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, plays an essential role in the production of your red blood cells and DNA, as well as the proper functioning of your nervous system.

Unfortunately, B12 deficiency is common, so in this video we're looking at who's at risk and the main signs of deficiency.

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[arunpreetsidhu]

I am going through b12 deficiency. Its really bad. I had all these symptoms. I was feeling weak and dizzy all the time. Have blurred eye vision. Was not able to stand and breathe properly. My brain was giving me trouble. I use to feel cold even when its very hot. My heart rate and pluse rate was high. Then I got my blood test done. Where my doctor found I got b12 deficiency. Now I am on b12 diet and supplements. Hope I recover soon. Thats for everyone out there. If you feel such symptoms don't neglect them immediately go and see your doctor.

[BuzzyStreet]

If you are on B12 and are still experiencing symptoms of B12 deficiency, you may not be able to absorb oral B12. A blood test for B12 and methymalonic acid can help determine whether or not you are able to utilize oral B12. If not, consider switching to sub-lingual B12. My nutritionist had me make the switch and it made a world of difference. Within a week, my upper airway was clear and my breathing improved tremendously.

[ozrob]

1:03 Pale or Jaundiced Skin
1:39 Weakness and Fatigue
2:18 Glossitis and Mouth Ulcers
2:50 Sensations of Pins and Needles
3:35 Disturbed Vision

[gailburns]

Thank you for getting straight to the point and not wafting on endlessly

[pamelabennett]

I’ve had B12 deficiency for years. My first symptom was being perpetually tired even as soon as I got up after a good nights sleep. Was given iron tablets which did absolutely nothing. Then when I had a small mole removed they did extensive blood work and found the B12 deficiency. Now on B12 injection every 12 weeks and have been for years.

[maddellenamansi]

I’ve been on B12 for 2 years, after feeling constantly lethargic and tired every day. And what a difference it has made..

[RT-qzci]

Omg this explains so much. Constant mouth sores and a swollen tongue I thought was being caused by allergies! Thank you!!

[sebastianondogaokot]

Had all these symptoms. General weakness and lethargy. Blurred vision. Mental fog. Staggering. Intermittent breathlessness. Confusion to estimate depth. Bleeding tongue when brushing. Pins and needles. Changed diet-more boiled eggs, greens, no alcohol, fish, fresh peanuts, fruits, meat etc. Now much better.

[rachelrasmussen]

I get B12 injections at my naturopathic doctor's office. He was very hard to find, because most pharmacies who do B12 injections do standard ones with aluminum additives. If you go the injection route, PLEASE make sure you find someone who gives ALUMINUM FREE injections. You don't want to cause more problems than you prevent!

[KatChanelb]

I’m a vegan and recently have been experiencing many symptoms listed in this video. My doctor did some blood work, as it showed my vitamin b12 was very low. He put me on a supplement and three months later, proud to say I’m back at a range rate! I never realized how deficient I was until I began taking vitamin b12 supplement. I now feel much healthier and less cloudy.

[shecat]

You left out one very important issue. Low b12 can cause dementia like symptoms or complete psychotic break down. I just went through this with my mother in law. She was in the hospital a week. Found wondering around at 1am confused and scared because she thought her phone had been hacked and there were people going to come and kill all her family. They got her b12 back up and she is back nearly to her normal self.

[colleenoconnor]

Thank you! I asked my doctor about B12, and why my vision would improve after taking it a short time later. He shrugged his shoulders and said he didn't know. I don't think he really believed me. So, when I went to the eye-doctor, I asked her. She had no idea either. All of this occurred after I had jaundice, fatigue and the rest of the symptoms. I'm glad that you have confirmed my insistence of taking B12. Thank you again!

[wandaglodowski]

Excellent information and well presented. Please do more on all the B vitamins.

[satishtavag]

Very informative and helpful. Thank you. Good wishes

[UpgradeyourHealth]

Wow, this provides such clarity. I had been attributing my persistent mouth sores and swollen tongue to allergies! Thank you for shedding light on this!

[kennethmoore]

This is best b12 presentation I’ve seen on YT.

[Enlightenment]

Got sick a month ago, so so sick l wanted to roll over and die, l was so sick l couldn’t get up and extremely nauseous. My doctor who is also my neighbour did my bloods, my results came back with a B 12 deficiency, after the first jab of B12 l immediately started to feel better, now after five jabs lm almost normal. This is a very debilitating illness, everyone should get bloods done in order to check for B12 deficiency. 👍👍👍

[dennisproulx]

Long term alcohol use (alcoholism) is a frequent cause of vitamin b12 deficiency. Extreme deficiency can cause seizures too. But your commentary was excellent. Thank you.

[merccrewlcab]

I had all these symptons, doc sent me in for bloodwork, which back it up and turns out I have Celiac Disease! Explains why body could not absorb B12 and other vitamins. Not rectifying it but will be quite a while before I am back to normal.
Thanks for this great video!

[davidbeatty]

Excellent presentation, Joe. Clear, Concise and Confident.