Search This Site
- Home
- Online Community
- Types of Eating Disorders
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Compulsive Overeating
- EDNOS
- Compulsive Exercising
- Night Eating Disorder
- Orthorexia Nervosa
- Anorexia Athletica
- Medical Information
- Complications
- Body Mass Index
- Medication Abuse
- Depression
- Eating Disorder Topics
- Dieting and ED
- Thin Commandments
- ED and Pregnancy
- Men and ED
- Emotional ED
- Distorted Thinking
- Treatment Locater
- Recovery from ED
- Body Image
- Exercise
- Self-Esteem
- Nutrition
- Vitamin Deficiencies
- Caffeine
- Fats
- Water
- Carbs
- Links
- Glossary of Terms
Eating Disorders Online > Nutrition > Vitamin Deficiencies > Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Deficiency in Eating Disorders
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is essential for the functioning of all cells, but especially for the cells of the bone marrow, the central nervous system, and the intestinal tract. It is thought to be involved in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Deficiency
The most serious manifestation of B12 deficiency is pernicious anemia, so called because it once was invariably fatal. Pernicious anemia leads to a general muscular weakness and signs of deterioration of the central nervous system. Skin pallor, heart palpitations, and eventually more severe heart disturbances are also symptoms, as are a sore, red, inflamed-looking tongue which eventually becomes smooth and glazed.
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Deficiency in Eating Disorders
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is essential for the functioning of all cells, but especially for the cells of the bone marrow, the central nervous system, and the intestinal tract. It is thought to be involved in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Deficiency
The most serious manifestation of B12 deficiency is pernicious anemia, so called because it once was invariably fatal. Pernicious anemia leads to a general muscular weakness and signs of deterioration of the central nervous system. Skin pallor, heart palpitations, and eventually more severe heart disturbances are also symptoms, as are a sore, red, inflamed-looking tongue which eventually becomes smooth and glazed.
Related Resources
