Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include (1): chronic fatigue shortness of breath heart palpitations tingling or numbness in the extremities poor balance loss of concentration poor memory disorientation mood changes incontinence insomnia People most at risk of developing a deficiency include older adults, as well as those who smoke, abuse alcohol, or follow a vegetarian or vegan diet
Based on treating patients across a wide range of ages and health backgrounds, the La Belle Vie team has seen firsthand that a testing-first approach produces better outcomes and builds greater patient trust
As levels normalize, this is reduced to once monthly or less for maintenance by our clinicians like Dr
B12 patches by PatchMD have been known to: Increase energy levels Sharpen focus and attention Reduce stress and anxiety Treat vitamin deficiency As a preferable alternative to B12 shots and oral supplements, these patches can be an excellent option for those seeking a convenient and effective method of Vitamin B12 supplementation
The current European Union (EU) recommended daily intake is 1.5 micrograms for infants and children under six, 2.5 micrograms for seven to 10-year-olds, 3.5 micrograms for 11 to 14-year-olds, four micrograms for everyone over 15, increasing to 4.5 micrograms during pregnancy and five micrograms for breastfeeding women (EFSA, 2015)