Let’s see together what are the signals that can come directly from the mouth regarding a Vitamin B12 deficiency.
As we know our body is a perfect machine that works flawlessly, but it can happen that there is some problem every now and then, especially when summer approaches because we sweat a lot and lose a lot of vitamins and minerals.
But how can we recognize the signs of a deficiency, even an important one, in regards to Vitamin B12? It all starts from our mouth, we understand well the signals that our body sends us.
Vitamin B12: the signals that come from the mouth
Let’s start by saying that this Vitamin is one of the most important found in our body because it regulates many functions and is in fact necessary for the protection of the nervous system, but also for the formation of red blood cells and the marrow.
Like any deficiency, of course, if it is very important it can lead to symptoms that we are well aware of as a sort of warning sign, according to a 2016 study that was published in BMC Oral Health it is very important for our oral health.
We could indeed notice that our tongue swells and becomes scalloped, but we can also feel pain, or find ulcers, or maybe cracks in the corners, or lingual paresthesia, or a sort of tingling, but also burning or itching.
The study that we have indicated to you, was conducted on a not very large number of people but showed that the lack of this vitamin was associated with these oral problems.
Many patients suffered from glossodynia, or intense pain, as if we have a burn in our oral cavity, especially in women in the age group 50 70 years.
But there is also another symptom important that we must not underestimate, that is, if we feel an altered taste when we eat, even if it is very rare, but dysgeusia is another warning that we absolutely must not forget.
There are also much more common symptoms, such as tiredness, lack of energy, shortness of breath, depression or mental confusion, and more rare symptoms such as loss of appetite or palpitations.
Obviously, if vitamin B12 helps in the formation of red blood cells, many symptoms are related to the lack of oxygen that is not transported in our blood, but how can we get this important vitamin?
Through nutrition, with salmon, tuna, or milk, but also cereals, dried fruit and legumes, then there are various types of supplements, but as we always remind you, always ask your doctor first in case of any different symptoms from the usual and he will be able to help you in the best possible way, never do anything alone!