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Vitamin B12 is an important component for the healthy functioning of the body because it is necessary for the production of red blood cells. But a large number of people may not get enough vitamin B12. If you are at risk of lack, you may show any of the eight early warning signs.
Vitamin B12 is used to help release energy from food and help folic acid make white blood cells.
Most people need about 1.5mcg of vitamin B12 every day-and the body does not make it naturally.
This means that a large number of people around the world lack vitamin B12 without knowing it.
The signs of this condition may also take years to develop, which means that you may have difficulty noticing the immediate symptoms.
However, according to nutritionist Dr. Allen Stewart, you should be aware of some early signs.
You may also have a painful, swollen tongue. Your taste buds may disappear due to swelling.
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"Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the common deficiencies in general practice," he wrote on his website.
"Early symptoms of deficiency include fatigue, weight loss, sore tongue, inattention, mood changes, loss of sensation in the feet, loss of balance when eyes are closed or in the dark, and difficulty walking.
"Nowadays, regular use of specialized oral supplements or vitamin B12 injections can completely treat or prevent deficiencies."
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