vitamin b12 is an essential nutrient that plays a key role in the human body
it helps with the production of red blood cells and keeps the nervous system functioning properly
it's important to remember that our body does not create vitamin b12 on its own
which means that we must obtain this nutrient from the foods that we eat in our diet
unfortunately a portion of the adult population is not getting enough of this important vitamin
which can lead to a number of physical and psychological problems this is known as having
a vitamin b12 deficiency and can lead to many unwanted signs and symptoms if you've experienced
this then you're probably wondering how long does it take to recover from a vitamin b12 deficiency
that is exactly what we're going to talk about in this video so if you're ready let's get into it
as previously mentioned vitamin b12 aka cobalamin is one of the eight b vitamins that play a role in
our body systems it's a water soluble vitamin that is involved in cell metabolism and the production
of dna when your body doesn't absorb enough of this vitamin this is known as having a deficiency
which can be detrimental to your overall health some examples of the signs and symptoms that you
may experience include anemia fatigue pale skin mood swings dizziness blurred vision mouth pain
and tingling in your hands and feet these can all be avoided or mitigated by knowing the most common
causes and taking action to ensure that your body is taking in the required amount of vitamin b12
but exactly how long does it take to recover from a b12 deficiency unfortunately
recovery from b12 deficiency doesn't happen overnight the process occurs gradually and can
take up to 6 to 12 months to fully recover however there are certain treatment methods that can help
you see immediate results in as little as 72 hours but to fully recover it's likely going
to occur gradually over time if you've noticed any of the symptoms that i mentioned the best
course of action is to seek guidance from your physician they will test your blood and be able
to recommend the proper treatment method for your individual needs speaking of treatment
some examples of the common treatment methods for vitamin b12 deficiency include dietary
changes b12 injections oral b12 supplements and treating the underlying health condition
the easiest way to treat a b12 deficiency is to eat more foods that contain this vitamin some
examples include beef chicken fish milk cheese and eggs the next easiest way is to consider
taking an oral vitamin b12 supplement however some individuals are unable to absorb b12 from foods or
supplements in this case a b12 injection would be the best method for treatment and again your
physician will attempt to treat the underlying condition that could be causing the vitamin b12
deficiency in the first place obviously this would be the most effective treatment method
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