Symptoms Of Vitamin B Deficiency
Symptoms of vitamin B deficiency are far reaching and can range from depression to headaches to chest pain. People under stress, that are ill or have poor eating habits my not get enough of these important vitamins and a supplement should be considered. Vitamin B is water soluble, meaning it is not stored in the body so toxicity from vitamin b overdose is rarely a concern.
The B vitamins work together to maintain proper metabolism, create red blood cells, protect your nervous system, balance hormones and support your immune system. They should be taken together in a complex, or, as nature intended, in the foods you eat. Symptoms of vitamin b deficiency can have effects on your mood so if you feel down in the dumps or depressed, you may consider adding a B complex to your vitamin routine.
Some of the most commonly reported symptoms of vitamin B deficiency are anxiety and depression. Of course, these symptoms can be caused by any number of reasons, but certain lifestyles and situations can hinder the absorption of B vitamins and cause a deficiency.
Since any excess of these vitamins is excreted in the urine, there is little fear of vitamin B overdoes so you may want to consider supplementing your diet if you fall into any of the categories below:
Stress
Poor nutrition (eat lots of goods with sugar and white flour with few vegetables)
Excessive consumption of alcohol
Vegetarian (B vitamins are found mostly in meats)
Digestive problems (B vitamins are absorbed in the intestine so certain digestive problems may interfere wth absorbtion)
Some symptoms of Vitamin B deficiency include:
Anxiety
Depression
Mood swings
Loss of concentration
Fatigue
Dizziness
Digestive problems
Chest pains
Sore muscles
Peeling or scaly skin
Cracked skin around lips
Itchy eyes
Headaches
Insomnia
Please consult with your physician before taking any supplements.
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