Drug Interactions: Persons taking most antibiotics, methotrexate and pyrimethamine invalidate folic acid and vitamin B12 diagnostic blood assays
Well explore methylation, vitamin B12s role in the hair cycle, and B12s connection to different hair loss disorders
But there are also some other signs unrelated to hair that may indicate a B12 shortfall: Fatigue, weakness and lack of energy Lightheadedness Pale skin Shortness of breath Heart palpitations Loss of appetite Numbness and tingling Cognitive changes like memory loss Depression Along with hair shedding, some other specific hair-related symptoms can signal low vitamin B12 levels: Thinning hair on the scalp or other body parts Dry, brittle hair prone to breaking Unusual hair texture - straight hair becoming curly or vice versa Faster graying of hair Changes to the hairline, like a widening part However, many factors beyond nutrient deficiency can also cause hair loss and premature graying
Eat something crunchy like crackers
Amounts of vitamin B 12that are recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board, National Academy of Science-National Research Council for pregnant women (4 mcg daily) should be consumed during pregnancy
Uses B12 Deficiency Treatment: Addresses deficiency due to diet, absorption disorders, pernicious anemia, and post-bariatric surgery