Drowsiness, weakness Nerve injury accompanied by tingling and numbness in the hands and legs Loss of memory, confusion Dementia Depression Seizures Recommended Amounts of Vitamin B12 For men and women 14 years of age and older, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is 2.4 micrograms (mcg) per day
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Here are the main signs and symptoms of B12 deficiencies that show up at this stage of life: Tiredness and fatigue Difficulty thinking or memory issues Low moods such as apathy, depression, or irritability Digestive complaints Issues staying asleep Feeling like your heart is racing and pounding Other common complaints include Numbness, tingling, or other altered nerve like sensations in your body such as burning feet Clumsiness, balance, or gait problems Development of tremors Vision changes Feeling light-headed, weak, or dizzy Feeling short of breath Having an inflamed red tongue Loss of appetite Cardiovascular complications Bone loss You can assess your B12 levels in a few different ways You can test B12 on its own and depending on where you live in the world this range varies significantly, which is insane
Red blood cells and oxygen delivery B12 is required for producing normal, functional red blood cells