Another key role of B12, along with folic acid, is helping to turn homocysteine into methionine
Up to 40% of thyroid patients are vitamin B12 deficient, and the symptoms of B12 deficiency (fatigue, brain fog, numbness) closely mimic hypothyroidism, making it easy to miss
The longer the time before reusing an area, the more time that skin and tissue have to heal from the injection
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The lipotropic compoundssuch as methionine, inositol, and cholinework to break down fat, while B12 helps to support energy levels and improve mood
Symptoms of folate deficiency Some of the symptoms that can be caused by a lack of folate include: General symptoms Fatigue Irritability Headache Dizziness Gastrointestinal symptoms Sore tongue Mouth ulcers Diarrhea Loss of appetite Neurological symptoms Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet Confusion Depression Cognitive impairment Dementia Hematological symptoms Anemia (pale skin, shortness of breath) Testing for vitamin B12 and folate deficiency When to test Since vitamin B12 and folate affect many functions in the body and there are many possible symptoms, blood testing for vitamin B12 and folate is commonly ordered by the physicians at the Adult Down Syndrome Center
