What do vitamin deficiencies cause?
Vitamin deficiencies cause a wide range of common symptoms and conditions.
Deficiencies in vitamin D, B12 and Folate cause a wide range of problems and complications including fatigue, weakness, neurological issues and depression.
What are the symptoms of Vitamin D, B12 and Folate Deficiencies?
Vitamin D Deficiency
Fatigue
Bone pain
Muscle weakness, muscle aches, or muscle cramps
Mood changes, like depression
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
mouth ulcers
a sore and red tongue
pins and needles
changes in the way you walk and move around
disturbed vision
irritability
depression
a pale yellow tinge to your skin
Folate Deficiency
mouth ulcers
a sore and red tongue
muscle weakness
disturbed vision
extreme fatigue and lack of energy
pins and needles
psychological problems including depression and confusion
What are the treatments for Vitamin D, B12 and Folate Deficiencies?
Vitamin D Treatment
The treatment is to usually to take vitamin D supplements, advised by your GP or health professional. Other sources of Vitamin D are sunlight and eating foods that are rich in vitamin D like oily fish like sardines, eggs, red meat and fortified foods such as cereals.
Vitamin B12 Treatment
You will usually be prescribed B12 tablets from your GP or health professional if your vitamin B12 deficiency is caused by a lack of vitamin B12 in your diet. This will build up your B12 levels. If there is another reason for your B12 deficiency you will be prescribed injections of hydroxocobalamin throughout the year.
Folate Deficiency Treatment
You will usually be prescribed folic acid tablets from your GP or health professional. This will build up your folate levels. You might also be given dietary advice on how to help increase your folate levels.
