Your body needs intrinsic factor to absorb vitamin B12 from the food you eat
Menopause is a natural milestone in every womans journey, but its challengesfatigue, mood swings, and fluctuating energycan often feel overwhelming
Here are the main signs and symptoms of B12 deficiencies that show up at this stage of life: Tiredness and fatigue Difficulty thinking or memory issues Low moods such as apathy, depression, or irritability Digestive complaints Issues staying asleep Feeling like your heart is racing and pounding Other common complaints include Numbness, tingling, or other altered nerve like sensations in your body such as burning feet Clumsiness, balance, or gait problems Development of tremors Vision changes Feeling light-headed, weak, or dizzy Feeling short of breath Having an inflamed red tongue Loss of appetite Cardiovascular complications Bone loss You can assess your B12 levels in a few different ways You can test B12 on its own and depending on where you live in the world this range varies significantly, which is insane
If you experience any of the following symptoms, it may be time to look into vitamin B12 injections