Circulation 116(13):14491457
B12 is not a thermogenic agent and does not suppress appetite in people who are not deficient
Clinical trials are necessary to establish its safety, efficacy, and appropriate human dosing
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
Vitamin B12 injections are used to treat these by raising B12 levels and possibly fixing some nerve damage