What Are the Symptoms of B12 Deficiency, and How Can I Treat It Naturally? - #15698

Hey there, sorry to hear about what you're going through. It does sound like you're experiencing some classic signs of B12 deficiency, like fatigue and that tingling feeling. You're right to suspect it, but to really know, a blood test is the thing. A doc can easily tell you if your levels are off. Typically, healthy B12 levels fall between 200 to 900 pg/mL, but it could be a bit different, depending on labs, so checking with a medical professional is a good call. Long-term, yeah, if left unchecked, low B12 can mess with your nerves and cause the issues you mentioned. How fast it gets serious depends on how deficient you are and if there's any underlying cause driving that deficiency. Some people might feel more symptoms over a months, some longer. Now, on to your interest in Ayurveda - you've got some great options there! Moringa and Amla can definetely support overall health and improve digestion, which might help your body in better using B12, though they don't contain B12 themselves. Dairy and fermented products like yogurt, buttermilk are naturally richer in B12, so they're great options and quite in line with Ayurveda too. Cow’s ghee is also revered in Ayurveda for supporting digestion, which is important for nutrient absorptions. A caveat, sometimes diet alone may not be enough if levels are super low, so a supplement wouldn't be a bad ideas. And for mood, Ashwagandha or Brahmi could help with anxiety or mood swings while you're addressing the deficiency. Always a good idea to chat with an ayurvedic or modern health practitioner before starting any treatment, just to be sure it matches your unique body constitution. For prevention, a balanced diet with plenty of the foods I mentioned should help keep those B12 levels in check once you've got them back up. And be sure to keep an eye on any underlying digestive issues that might be blocking absorption. Let me know how it goes or if you've got other questions, it sounds like you're on the right track by looking into this!