VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY
Vitamin B12 deficiency can be caused by various factors , including : 1. Inadequate dietary intake : Not consuming enough food rich in Vitamin B12 , such as meat , fish , eggs and dietary products. 2 . Poor absorption : Condition like pernicious anemia , Atrophic gastritis, celiac disease , crohn's diseases or surgeries that affect the stomach or intestines can impair the absorption of vitamin B12. 3.Lack of intrinsic factors : Intrinsic factor is a protein produced by stomach that's necessary for the absorption of Vitamin B12. Condition like pernicious anemia can cause deficiency of intrinsic factor. 4. Certain medication: like protein pump inhibitors or metformin can interfere with the absorption of Vitamin B12. 5. Aging : As people age increases , their ability to absorb vitamin B12 decreases. Symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency: 1. Fatigue and weakness : Feeling tired and weak, even with adequate rest. 2. Anemia: A deficiency in red blood cells can leads to symptoms such as ...