What happens due to a lack of Vitamin B12 in men's bodies? Weak nerves, loose body, know how health deteriorates

Men need vitamin B12 very much to improve their fertility. Along with this, it is also very important for the heart health of men ...Read more...

Do you always feel tired even after sleeping and taking complete rest? This is not just a lack of rest or laziness. You may be suffering from Vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that is necessary to maintain our blood cells, nerves and energy levels. The problem of infertility in men is also due to the deficiency of this vitamin. However, a large number of people around the world are suffering from a deficiency of this important vitamin. A 2023 study revealed that about one-third of young boys are suffering from B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 makes red blood cells and its deficiency can become a major cause of anemia in your body. Not only this, if you are suffering from mental problems like depression and anxiety, then this vitamin can also be responsible for that.

What are the causes of Vitamin B12 deficiency?

1. Diet: If you are a vegetarian, then there is a higher possibility of having B12 in your body. The reason for this is that most of the sources of this vitamin are non-vegetarian. Such as animal-based foods like meat, eggs, and dairy. A study in 2024 revealed that 50% of vegetarian people may have low levels of B12.

2. Digestion problems: If your stomach or intestines are not functioning properly, your body is unable to absorb vitamin B12 properly. Common causes include diseases such as gastritis, Crohn's disease, and celiac disease. Stomach surgery such as gastric bypass can also reduce B12 absorption.

3. Growing age: As we grow older, our stomach produces less acid. This acid extracts vitamin B12 from food items and delivers it to the body. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), this is the reason that as you grow older, the chances of B12 deficiency in your body increase.

4. Medicines: Some medicines like metformin for diabetes and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for acid reflux are given. If you are taking such medicines, then this also causes problems in the absorption of vitamin B12 in the body.

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

The deficiency of this vitamin in the body can be clearly understood by these symptoms that appear gradually. If these symptoms are seen, do not ignore them at all

– Constant weakness or fatigue.

– Numbness or tingling in hands and feet.

– Inability to concentrate or memory problems.

– Jaundice or yellow skin.

– Painful or swollen tongue.

How will the deficiency of Vitamin B12 in the body be eliminated?

1. Change your diet: If this vitamin is deficient in your body, then immediately include such things in your diet which are rich in vitamin B12, such as meat (chicken), eggs, and dairy products (milk, cheese and curd). Also, vegetarian people should consume fermented food in maximum quantity. These are also a good source of this vitamin.

2. If you are deficient in vitamin B12 during the test, you can make up for this deficiency through supplements. You can take medicines or sprays. Vegetarians should take such supplements. Note that such supplements should be taken only after consulting a doctor. In case of severe deficiency, you can also take an injection of vitamin B12, which the doctor prescribes.

3. Keep in mind that if your vitamin B12 deficiency is related to any health condition like severe anaemia or a serious digestion-related disease, then you should first work on that disease so that the absorption of this vitamin increases in the body.

Vitamin B12 not only helps men boost energy, but also plays an important role in maintaining their physical, mental, and hormonal health. Therefore, men should ensure that they have enough vitamin B12 in their bodies. If there is a deficiency in the body, it can be cured through supplements, a B12-rich diet and a healthy lifestyle.

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