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b12 vitamin deficiency and depresion

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tony01126
tony01126

have had depresion and at the moment on effexor have just had a blood test for bi2  vitimen deficiency is there a link between the two

and has there depresion lifted when the b12 definciency is sorted ie do you get injections for vitimen b12 deficiency

                                                                          thanks all in advance

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  • borderriever
    borderriever tony01126

    Posted

    Tony

    Have heard about this and some people say it can help, See how you get on

    Tell us if it works

    BOB

  • hypercat
    hypercat tony01126

    Posted

    there is a strong link between lack of vit b12 and depression.  depression can be caused by it.  if you are defective in it you will be prescribed it. few peope need injections.
  • RachRoux
    RachRoux tony01126

    Posted

    Hey Tony,

    Low b12 can really make your mood low so it is really important to make sure you have this in your diet daily. This deficiency can be something that suddenly creeps up on you.

    B12 is mainly found in animal products

    There are also fortified cereals containing this.

    Mushrooms do contain some but in very small quantities.

    If you don't consume animal products like myself fear not. You can take daily b12 supplements that are suitable for veggies and vegans available in health food stores such as holland and Barrett etc.

    This does get better as long as you up your b12 intake and make sure it's daily.

    Feel better soon =)

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