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I found this really intriguing because before I was diagnosed with PA and treated with B12 injections, I was heading down the path of gastroparesis
Some of the characteristic symptoms of this deficiency include: extreme tiredness lack of energy breathlessness feeling faint headaches pale skin noticeable heartbeats (palpitations) loss of appetite and weight loss a decline in your mental abilities (brain fog) irritability depression If youre following a vegan diet and recognise any of the symptoms outlined above (or just wish to prevent them!), a vegan B12 supplement may be required and you have two options available
Methylcobalamin (750 mcg): A form of vitamin B12, it aids in nerve function and is important for brain health
Hormonal fluctuations during menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause all impact hair
Methylmalonic acid (MMA) and homocysteine are secondary markers that reflect true B12 metabolic activity