A doctor explained the dangers of vitamin B12 deficiency for the body

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The nutritionist said that with a lack of vitamin B12, the body's nervous system begins to suffer.

In addition, parasites that have settled in the intestines can lead to a lack of B12.

The doctor noted that vitamin deficiency affects the occurrence of a number of disorders. Cobalamin acts on the processes of hematopoiesis, and its low level increases the risk of developing anemia with a lack of red blood cells. With anemia, the body's defenses are reduced, increased fatigue, fatigue, drowsiness, poor performance occur.

In addition, this vitamin is necessary for active metabolism of proteins and fats. With its deficiency, the body becomes prone to rapid weight gain.

Also, the doctor added, vitamin B12 deficiency is dangerous for the state of the nervous system. If its deficiency is persistent, long-term, one way or another the nervous function of the body will be impaired.

B12 deficiency is especially dangerous because in its case the myelin sheath of the nerves can be damaged – this disorder is associated with a number of pathological conditions that limit a person's mobility.

“With B12 deficiency, damage to the nervous system is observed – irritability, fatigue, paralysis with dysfunction of the pelvic organs,” the doctor stated.