Adults over the age of 65 Due to a number of common issues associated with ageing, including the reduced production of stomach acid, men and women over the age of 65 may be more prone to a B12 deficiency
These are common signs people bring up when they ask us about B12: Ongoing tiredness or low energy Trouble concentrating or remembering Pale skin Mood changes or irritability Feeling lightheaded or weak If several of these sound familiar, a simple blood test can help you and your provider decide on the next steps
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Since injections do not have to go through your digestive system, your body absorbs the B12 more quickly
Vitamin b12 contributes to key functions of various organs and systems of the body, including: The production of red blood cells, which transport oxygen throughout the body
When a significant B12 deficiency is corrected, your bone marrow suddenly starts making large numbers of new red blood cells, and that process pulls potassium out of the blood