Signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can include fatigue, pale skin, headaches, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, gastrointestinal issues, mouth inflammation, paresthesias (abnormal sensations), decreased cognitive ability, depression, muscle weakness, imbalance and incoordination, vision problems, and erectile dysfunction
B12 testing is often performed indiscriminately as part of routine screening and can lead to unnecessary diagnostic and management quandaries
Seeing orange when you go can be your body's quirky way of saying, "maybe ease up on the vitamin C there." Don't worry
The consistency of response was equally remarkable
19 Maternal vitamin B 12 deficiency has been associated with increased risk of common pregnancy complications, including spontaneous abortion, low birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction and neural tube defects