Long term health problems related to a Vitamin B12 deficiency

Netahnpaul8609 Nov, 2020Health

Vitamin B12 deficiency has been associated with the development of age related macular degeneration (AMD) and risk of frailty, both leading causes of disability in the elderly. Frailty is characterised by muscle wasting, diminished strength, often with weight loss with or without reduced nutritional intake. Frailty is associated with an increased vulnerability to stresses, causing longer and more complicated recovery from illness or surgery.