• Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • FAQ
  • Subscribe
Bhavana Organic Farm
  • Cooking Classes
    • BESPOKE CLASSES
    • CORPORATE CLASSES
    • Google Reviews
  • About
    • Getting Here
    • Accommodation
  • WORKSHOPS
    • Liver Rescue 1 day workshop
    • Female Hormonal Health 1 Day Workshop
    • GUT & ADRENAL HEALTH 1 DAY WORKSHOP
    • Brain and Heart Health 1 DAY WORKSHOP
  • Our Team
    • Coaching with Jo
  • Blog
    • Health & Wellbeing
    • Our Farm
    • Recipes
  • Contact us

Three Signs of a B12 Deficiency

October 4, 2018
By Joanna Rushton, photograph by Helen Coetzee

Today, one of the most common symptoms for visiting your doctor is fatigue, along with other accompanying experiences such as weakness, brain fog, depression and or anxiety.

Most doctors don’t routinely check vitamin B12 levels. But in my 15 years as a health coach, I have found a vitamin B12 deficiency is more often part of the problem associated with such symptoms, especially if you are vegan or vegetarian.

The following symptoms are an indication you may be suffering from a vitamin B12 deficiency.

  1. Unexplained Fatigue and Weakness

Do you ever experience waking after a good night’s sleep still feeling tired and unrested? If constant fatigue continues for days and weeks, it may be the result of B12 deficiency.

One of the roles of B12, together with folic acid, is to make red blood cells, which provide oxygen to your muscles and organs. A low red blood cell count leads to anemia and extreme fatigue.

  1. Forgetfulness

We can all suffer the occasional memory lapse, however, chronic forgetfulness can also go hand in hand with a B12 deficiency.

I’ve experienced clients with dementia-like symptoms only to get their B12 levels tested and find them frighteningly low. B12 plays a vital role in the maintaining of the brain and nervous system.

  1. Depression and Mood Swings

Vitamin B12 deficiency, when left untreated, can lead to brain shrinkage and symptoms such as confusion, apathy, depression and anxiety. We often forget that vitamin B12 is vital for psychological well being.

Scientific research points to vitamin B12 as one of the strongest nutritional factors influencing mental health.

My top four recommendations for increasing your intake of Vitamin B12 are:

  • Organic chicken livers, as organ meats are some of the richest sources of B12 and are easily absorbed by the body.
  • Adequate amounts of clean, ethically produced, grass fed and grass finished meats
  • Sardines
  • Eggs

Generally speaking B12 is not easily bioavailable to the body from plant-based foods.

In supplement form I recommend the bioavailable and metabolically active coenzyme form of vitamin B12, methylcobalamin by BioCeuticals.

Share

Facebook Google+ Twitter Pinterest Email

Comments Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to Blog

Upcoming Classes

Our cooking classes include hands on participation, a sit down lunch, sampling of organic and biodynamic wines, recipes, educational notes and take home goodies!

Connect

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Subscribe

Categories

  • Health And Wellbeing
  • Home Featured
  • Nutrition
  • Our Farm
  • Recipes
  • Uncategorized

Recent Posts

  • Andalusian Style Gazpacho
  • Rustic Vegetable Soup with a Parsley Pesto
  • Summer Salad
  • Jamie Oliver inspired Salsa Verde
  • Kimchi

Search

About us

At Bhavana, inspiration and learning are at the heart of everything we do. After spending a day with us, you will take away skills and information that will enhance your life and wellbeing and that of your family too.

bhavanabyronbay

@bhavanabyronbay

Bhavana
Garden magic, sunshine and greens galore. So many Garden magic, sunshine and greens galore. So many fresh organic winter greens for sautéing and salads 🥬
Instagram post 17928682316160538 Instagram post 17928682316160538
Roasted 🍅 tomatoes, lemon, thyme, oregano and g Roasted 🍅 tomatoes, lemon, thyme, oregano and garlic - first dish of the day Bhavana Tapas Cooking Class 🌱
After a fabulous festive season, a cleanse is alwa After a fabulous festive season, a cleanse is always a great start to the year. Slow cooking is ideal for those who have digestive issues, and a great option for a delicious healthy meal. We are slow cooking grass feed beef cheeks from our favourite butcher @alstonvillequalitymeats and organic herbs and vegetables from our garden and local markets. 🌱
With Christmas 🎄 almost here, it’s a beautifu With Christmas 🎄 almost here, it’s a beautiful time to start thinking about food and family. We love traditions old and new, from food to table settings, to gift wrapping, and toasting to the year that has been. From the team at Bhavana we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year in 2022 💚
Morning brekky greens. 2 types of Kale - filled wi Morning brekky greens. 2 types of Kale - filled with vitamin A for a strong immune system and Vitamin C to aid in cold prevention. Spinach with Vitamin E and magnesium to support your immune system and keep you safe from viruses and bacteria. Enjoy cooked or raw 💚 🌱
Simple fresh food brings so much joy 🌱 Simple fresh food brings so much joy 🌱
Creativity on a cleanse. Inspired by the Vietnames Creativity on a cleanse. Inspired by the Vietnamese pancakes @espressoheadcafe - eggs, green cabbage, coriander, black and white sesame seeds, chilli, sunflower sprouts, pea shoots and rocket, organic beef sausages 🌱
Load More... Follow on Instagram

About us

At Bhavana, inspiration and learning are at the heart of everything we do. After spending a day with us, you will take away skills and information that will enhance your life and wellbeing and that of your family too.

Sign Up For News + Updates

Get Social

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Latest Posts

  • Andalusian Style Gazpacho
  • Rustic Vegetable Soup with a Parsley Pesto
  • Summer Salad
  • Jamie Oliver inspired Salsa Verde
  • Kimchi

© 2023 Bhavana – All Rights Reserved | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Contact Us

×
SUBSCRIBE

Join our mailing list and receive our favourite recipes, health and wellness tips and cooking class updates.

SUBSCRIBE

Enter your details below and receive a 15% discount towards your first cooking class.

  • Bere molta acqua, sia fuori pasto che ai pasti.
  • Dessous, les commentaires sont encore plus explicites.
  • Es sei, dass ich nachhelfe.
  • July 12, 2020: Euro 2020 Final.
  • There are many reasons for this, but it’s no big deal.
  • You can adjust the size of the opening by moving the belt.
  • You can find it in most stores that sell beauty products.