Introduction Vitamin B12 is a very important and vital vitamin for the body. It is needed in well over 100 different processes in the body and is therefore essential for the body’s functioning. Since vitamin B12 is contained particularly in animal products, a vitamin B12 deficiency is a topic, which concerns vegetarians and Veganer substantially. … Vitamin B12 deficiency
Cause Absorption disorders occur when vitamin B12 can no longer be sufficiently absorbed from the digestive tract.This may be due, for example, to the fact that parts of the gastrointestinal tract have been surgically removed, such as after a gastric or ilumectomy. Furthermore, chronic gastritis, i.e. chronic inflammation of the stomach, can prevent absorption of … Cause | Vitamin B12 deficiency
Diagnosis In addition to the clinical symptoms, which are unfortunately relatively unspecific and can also indicate a variety of other diseases, one usually simply measures the vitamin B12 level in the blood. However, a deficiency should also not yet be diagnosed based on these 2 parameters: An increased red blood cell volume (laboratory parameter MCV … Diagnosis | Vitamin B12 deficiency
Prophylaxis Prophylaxis is actually not necessary for people with average eating habits, as the liver stores enough vitamin B12 for 2-3 years. In the event of a deficiency, it can release the required daily dose bit by bit, so that even years of vegan or vegetarian nutrition remain without symptoms. The “Otto normal consumer” who … Prophylaxis | Vitamin B12 deficiency
