How is fatigue linked to vitamin B-12 deficiency? Well, the answer is pretty straightforward:
Weight loss (bariatric) surgery frequently leads to vitamin B12 deficiency, as surgery can result in the gut no longer producing intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factor (IF) is needed if the body is to absorb B12 successfully into the bloodstream.
There are many types of weight loss surgery that can result in chronic vitamin B12 deficiency: read more…
The process of vitamin B-12 absorption by the body is complex and can be disturbed rather easily. Here’s how it happens: read more…
While vitamin B12 supplementation is a great solution for most people, there are a few people who either shouldn’t take it at all or who might have an adverse reaction to it. read more…
Many medications can prevent the absorption of vitamine B-12, either by bonding with it themselves or by blocking the actual digestive process. Here’s the list: read more…
Many diseases and medical conditions can either cause or have roots in vitamin B-12 deficiency. Many of these issues relate to an inability to properly absorb vitamin B12 in the gut (which is a surprisingly complex three stage process). Here’s a quick list: read more…
Not all of these symptoms need to be present for a diagnosis of vitamin B-12 deficiency - in fact, many people only have two or three. If you suspect you have vitamin B-12 deficiency, ask your doctor for a blood and urine test - blood levels may not be accurate in all cases. read more...
Everyone experiences low energy days or muscle fatigue from time to time... but some people find themselves feeling tired and fatigued regularly without working hard physically or being under stress. This tiredness is a primary symptom of vitamin B-12 deficiency, which is far more common than previously thought even amongst young adults. Modern diets, stress levels and digestive issues have all combined to make B-12 deficiency (and thus fatigue) a real concern for the average person. read more...