Readers often send us questions like, My B12 is 201 are you saying its low ? When we tell them it probably is, they seem to remain confused: Then why does my clinic say its in the vitamin B12 normal range ? Lets clear up the confusion
Vitamin B-12 deficiency can occur after GI or pancreatic disease
A vitamin B deficiency is often easily treated with supplements or B12 shots, but your doctor may order other blood tests first to get more details about your health
The 4 stages of B12 deficiency include (31): Stage 1: decreased levels of vitamin B12 in your blood Stage 2: low levels of vitamin B12 in your cells along with metabolic abnormalities Stage 3: neurological and psychological symptoms like anxiety, confusion, problems with balance, and others Stage 4: macrocytic anemia very large red blood cells (32) B12 deficiency can cause a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, headaches, depression, pale or yellow skin, mental impairment, and pain and inflammation in the mouth and tongue