2024-02-17 19:00:00
Written by Enas Al-Banna Saturday, February 17, 2024 09:00 PM Low levels of Vitamin B12 It affects cognitive functions and leads to symptoms that may sometimes resemble Alzheimer’s disease.
While vitamin B12 has always played an important role in maintaining our overall health, people have only recently begun to take this nutrient seriously. Our body needs vitamin B12, or cobalamin, to help with many functions, including acid synthesis. Nuclear and red blood cell formation (erythrocytes) to prevent a certain type of anemia.
In addition, and most importantly, according to the onlymyhealth website, vitamin B12 also helps maintain a healthy nervous system. However, failure to keep up with daily nutritional requirements may lead to a deficiency, which may cause many health problems, including cognitive problems. According to the report, these neurological symptoms may sometimes mimic Alzheimer’s disease and lead to misdiagnosis.
Understanding Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, contributing to 60-70% of cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Some common symptoms include:
memory loss
– Difficulty in planning and solving problems
Confusion with time or place
Language problems
Poor judgment and decision making
Changes in mood and personality
Withdrawing from social activities
Putting things in the wrong place and accusing others
Difficulty completing familiar tasks
Changes in vision
Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency that can mimic Alzheimer’s disease
Signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can look like symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, finding the right words and expressing thoughts, mood swings, problems with balance and coordination, and an increased risk of falling.
Vitamin B12 deficiency is often overlooked, but it can affect many of the body’s systems, especially the central nervous system. Prolonged vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to nerve damage, leading to persistent neurological symptoms.
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