A low level of vitamin B12 in the blood indicates pernicious anemia
What happens if your B12 is too high?
However, supplementing with excessively high levels of B12 has been linked to some negative side effects. Several studies have shown that megadoses of the vitamin can lead to
outbreaks of acne and rosacea
, a skin condition that causes redness and pus-filled bumps on the face.
What causes extremely high B12 levels?
An abnormally high vitamin B-12 status can be an early sign of
liver disease, diabetes, or certain types of leukemia
. A doctor may use the results of a vitamin B-12 test to help form their diagnosis.
What is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia? Having vitamin B12 deficiency means that
your body does not have enough of this vitamin
. You need B12 to make red blood cells, which carry oxygen through your body. Not having enough B12 can lead to anemia, which means your body does not have enough red blood cells to do the job.
Does Iron increase B12?
Results:
Treatment with iron increased significantly serum folate and vitamin B12 from
baseline. This increase was also observed in vitamin B12 levels ≤200 pmol/L (six patients, 17.1%), in whom serum vitamin B12 was above 200 pmol/L at the end of the study in all cases.
What are the symptoms of high B12 levels?
- Headache.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Diarrhea.
- Fatigue or weakness.
- Tingling sensation in hands and feet.
Can too much B12 cause weight gain?
The bottom line is,
B-vitamins will not cause unwanted weight gain
and if you are dieting, you should always take a daily MVM to help preserve muscle.
Is 1100 B12 level too high?
The normal range for vitamin B12 (total) is between 200 – 1100 ng/L (nanograms per liter), 200 – 1100 pg/mL (picograms per milliliter), or 148 – 811 pmol/L (picomoles per liter). The normal range for active vitamin B12 (holoTC) is around 20 – 134 pmol/L (picomoles per liter).
Is B12 level of 1500 too high?
There is no consensus on the definition of high or elevated B12. Previous studies have chosen a variety of levels to represent high or very high B12 (pmol/l) levels. Some examples include: 664.2
19
; 513
1
; 700 (high) and 1500
(very high)
11
; and 601 (high) and 1000 (very high)
10
.
What foods cause high B12 levels?
- Beef, liver, and chicken.
- Fish and shellfish such as trout, salmon, tuna fish, and clams.
- Fortified breakfast cereal.
- Low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese.
- Eggs.
Can iron and vitamin B12 be taken together?
No interactions were found
between multivitamin with iron and Vitamin B12. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What happens when your vitamin B12 is low?
Not having enough B12 can lead
to anemia
, which means your body does not have enough red blood cells to do the job. This can make you feel weak and tired. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause damage to your nerves and can affect memory and thinking.
What are the neurological symptoms of B12 deficiency?
- vision problems.
- memory loss.
- pins and needles (paraesthesia)
- loss of physical co-ordination (ataxia), which can affect your whole body and cause difficulty speaking or walking.
Does B12 deplete iron?
Vitamin B12 deficiency
impairs DNA synthesis
and causes erythroblast apoptosis, resulting in anaemia from ineffective erythropoiesis. Iron and cobalamin deficiency are found together in patients for various reasons. We have observed that cobalamin deficiency masks iron deficiency in some patients.
Can low B12 cause hair loss?
Low B12 and Hair Loss
Symptoms of low B12 often occur when blood level drops below 300 ng/l and include
hair loss
, breathlessness, lack of energy palpitations, bleeding gums, mouth ulcers, tingling in the hands and feet. There are two types of B12 deficiency: Lack of dietary B12 – usually vegetarians and vegans.
How long does it take to recover from B12 deficiency?
Once you begin treating your vitamin B12 deficiency, it can take up to
six to 12 months
to fully recover. It is also common to not experience any improvement during the first few months of treatment.
