How Vitamin B12 Deficiency in IBD is Sometimes Missed

Are you familiar with Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms in IBD? 

Those with Crohn's & Ulcerative colitis are at higher risk of being deficient in Vitamin B12 - especially those with Crohn's that have inflammation in the ileum. 

If you've got Vitamin B12 deficiency you may feel tired or weak which is a classic feature of type of megaloblastic anemia. This is why it's so important to test appropriately and treat B12 deficiencies.

In our practice, we like to look at beyond just standard serum B12 labs - which can sometimes not be representative of B12 status. In this video we go over more on this. 

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms:
-Tiredness or weakness
-Pale skin
-Heart palpitations
-Loss of appetite
-Weight loss
-Infertility
-Numb or tingly hands and feet, a sign of nerve problems
-Problems with balance
-Depression
-Confusion
-Dementia
-Poor memory
-Soreness of the mouth or tongue

Vitamin B12 plays an important role in energy production and mood regulation. Sometimes people with IBD utilize more nutrients when there is inflammation and can also have a decrease in absorption of  beneficial nutrients, like B12. We cover the signs of B12 deficiency and when to test for it.  

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Takeaways-

- Fatigue in IBD patients can often be linked to nutrient deficiencies.
- B12 absorption is affected by stomach acid and intrinsic factor.
 - Vitamin B12 is crucial for energy production and mood regulation.
- Symptoms of B12 deficiency include fatigue, neuropathy, and mood changes.
- Folate and B12 are interconnected in their roles in the body.
- Testing for B12 levels is important for those with IBD - non standard tests can be useful.

Chapters-

00:00- Introduction to Vitamin B12 and IBD
02:04- Understanding B12 Deficiency and Symptoms
04:41- The Role of B12 in Energy Production
07:14- Interplay of B Vitamins and Mood
08:22- Folic Acid and B12 Deficiency
09:58- Dietary Considerations for B12

On MMA- 
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/methylmalonic-acid-test
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/

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