Signs on the face that warn of vitamin B12 deficiency

Vitamin B12 deficiency is more common than many may think, and it is important to identify the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency, especially if you are not sure whether you are getting enough of the essential vitamin in your diet, and there are a number of signs that appear on the face that may serve as a warning for vitamin b12 deficiency.

Signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency in the face

Pale skin


People with vitamin B12 deficiency often look pale or have a slight yellowish tinge to the skin and whites of the eyes, a condition known as jaundice.


The reason for this lies in the role of the essential vitamin in producing the acid needed to make red blood cells, and when the body lacks this vitamin, the instructions for building cells are incomplete and cells are unable to divide.

A soft tongue


According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLB) in England, a soft tongue can be a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency. A soft tongue is a sign of glossitis, which can occur due to a vitamin B12 deficiency.


Symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency

The British newspaper "Express" reported that there are general symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency, the most important of which are the following:

  • Feeling weak and tired.

  • Heart palpitations and shortness of breath.

  • pallor of the skin;

  • Soft tongue.

  • Constipation or diarrhea.

  • Anorexia.

  • Abdominal gas.

  • Nerve problems such as numbness or tingling.

  • muscle weakness;

  • eyesight problems

  • Depression and memory loss.

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