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Suggest Remedy For Memory Loss And Heart Palpitations Caused By Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Question: I have recently starting having memory loss wherein i forget the words when i am speaking to someone. I believe I am suffering from B12 deficiency as I also suffer from rapid heart beats and palpation at times. I am a vegetarian and not sure about the sources of vitamin B12. Can my memory loss be because of something else?
Brief Answer:
Memory loss due to Vitamin B12 is not early and common as you think
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Memory loss while you speak to someone is sporadic and do not necessarily relate to organic disorder. A lot of time even after investigating we will not be able to find out.
Ok let us come to the point about Vitamin B12. It is not so early and common to have memory loss due to Vitamin B12 as you think. I suggest you to first check Serum Vitamin B 12 from a lab.
As you said there are not many Vitamin B12 sources for vegeterian. However you can find if Vitamin B12 fortified milk, cheese etc are available. IF not you can go for extra supplements like Vitamin B12 tablets.
Let me know the value first. I can advise you.
Memory loss due to Vitamin B12 is not early and common as you think
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Memory loss while you speak to someone is sporadic and do not necessarily relate to organic disorder. A lot of time even after investigating we will not be able to find out.
Ok let us come to the point about Vitamin B12. It is not so early and common to have memory loss due to Vitamin B12 as you think. I suggest you to first check Serum Vitamin B 12 from a lab.
As you said there are not many Vitamin B12 sources for vegeterian. However you can find if Vitamin B12 fortified milk, cheese etc are available. IF not you can go for extra supplements like Vitamin B12 tablets.
Let me know the value first. I can advise you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
Hi I had a B12 test done and it come to 189. Can I take multivitamin B12 talets?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is Vitamin B12 insufficiency. You can take Vitamin B12 supplements 500mcg per day for three weeks and re test.
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is Vitamin B12 insufficiency. You can take Vitamin B12 supplements 500mcg per day for three weeks and re test.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
can you please tell me the name of a few vitamin B12 supplements?
Brief Answer:
MECOBAL 500mcg
Detailed Answer:
You can take MECOBAL tablet 500mcg once a day for two months. It is an over the counter medication available at any pharmacy.
MECOBAL 500mcg
Detailed Answer:
You can take MECOBAL tablet 500mcg once a day for two months. It is an over the counter medication available at any pharmacy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
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