Vitamins - B12 - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Adequate intake of B₁₂ prevents the development of pernicious anemia. This is a very serious deficiency and symptoms include pale skin, raw, red tongue, numbness and tingling in toes and fingers, and weakness. It leads to serous degeneration of the spinal cord and brain, and, inevitably, death.

This versatile nutrient can help prevent or alleviate a large variety of nervous system related ailments including Alzheimer's disease, depression, diabetic neuropathy, difficulty walking or speaking, multiple sclerosis, nervousness, emotional and mood disorders, and neurological damage.

Other ailments that benefit from B₁₂ include chronic fatigue, constipation, eye disorders, low sperm count, spinal cord degeneration and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).