The main symptoms of B9 deficiency and its causes have been identified by doctors

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Vitamin B9 deficiency can lead to folic acid deficiency anemia. As a result, the body is unable to produce enough red blood cells. This can lead to various side effects, doctors warn.

They named the main warning signs of B9 deficiency: weakness, fatigue, problems with concentration, irritability, headache, mouth or tongue ulcers. In addition, it does not accumulate in the body, so it is necessary to follow a proper diet rich in folic acid.

Such foods are spinach, romaine lettuce, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, avocados and beans. Eating them, according to experts, is the best way to prevent vitamin deficiency.

Different diseases, such as celiac disease, as well as alcohol and some medications, can interfere with the absorption of B9. At the same time, doctors draw attention to the fact that vitamin deficiency can only be accurately determined with the help of a blood test, the symptoms only indicate a possible condition.

If B9 deficiency is detected as early as possible, it will help prevent diseases of the heart and nervous system. Experts say that approximately one in ten people aged 75 or older and one in 20 between the ages of 65 and 74 suffer from the deficiency.