B Vitamin Deficiency
09 / 05 / 17

B Vitamin Deficiency Signs, Symptoms and Treatments

B vitamins, a group of 8 different vitamins which collectively are known as B complex, are important because they keep your cell metabolism healthy and working properly. Some foods are high in B vitamins, including milk, whole-grain cereals, nuts, eggs, yogurt, meat, and leafy green vegetables. However, it can be hard to get your recommended daily amount simply from eating these foods, and some people have trouble absorbing B vitamins from food alone. Because of this, it's important to take a B complex supplement and make sure you're not deficient in any B vitamins.

A simple blood test can determine if you are deficient in B vitamins. If you are low, you will experience side effects that if left untreated, could lead to health issues down the road. Vitamin B deficiency symptoms include loss of muscle mass and weak muscles, weight loss, nausea and decreased appetite, fast heart rate, fatigue, confusion, depression, skin rashes, numbness, and tingling sensation in the feet and hands, and trouble staying balanced. A vitamin B deficiency can also cause anemia and a weakened immune system.

To treat a vitamin B deficiency, you can take supplements as well as include vitamin B rich foods into your diet. If you feel that you are suffering from Vitamin B deficiency, consult your doctor and request a blood test. At LongevityMed, we can help you start a diet and supplementation plan to get you feeling healthy and balanced again. Schedule a consultation today!