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You might be surprised to learn that it was recently estimated that well over half of the population in the United States currently has vitamin B12 levels that are low enough to get in the way of proper neurological function. Although most people think that vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms are something that only vegetarians and senior citizens need to be concerned with, in truth everyone should be aware of their B12 levels. The high occurrence of low B12 levels is believed to be due to the fact that people consume highly processed diets and are over-stressed. Here are some common b12 deficiency symptoms for you to look out for.

Extreme Fatigue
Pallor
Pins and Needles in Hands and Feet
Depression
Confusion
Loss of Memory
Dementia
Problems with Coordination
Fertility problems
In Babies – Developmental Delays and Failure to Thrive

Responding to b12 deficiency quickly and treating it aggressively is extremely important. If symptoms are allowed to go unattended for too long, they will become permanent. It would be nice if getting your B vitamin levels up were as simple as taking an oral supplement or making some adjustments to your diet. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people that have a B12 deficiency get more than enough in their diets but are unable to assimilated the B12 into their blood stream for one reason or another. Surprisingly, even people who take high dose oral supplements can experience a B12 deficiency. The body can only absorb a few micrograms of B12 when it is taken orally. If you currently have low B12 levels chances are that your body needs thousands of micrograms in order to get your stores back up. In this situation, the best solution is taking regular B12 shots until your levels are back to normal. This allows the vitamin to be directed into your blood stream and therefore eliminates any absorption issues that you might have.