In addition, if you follow a strict vegan diet, you are also likely to need Vitamin B12 injections since we only get Vitamin B12 from animal sources
B12 deficiency is remarkably prevalent in India more so than in Western populations for several reasons: Dietary Risk: Strict vegetarians and vegans: B12 is found almost exclusively in animal-derived foods (meat, fish, eggs, dairy)
Vitamin B12 is crucial for several physiological processes, including: Red blood cell formation deficiency leads to megaloblastic anaemia, characterised by large, immature red blood cells Neurological function B12 is required for myelin synthesis and nerve health DNA synthesis essential for cell division and growth Without adequate B12, patients may develop symptoms such as fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath, glossitis (sore tongue), paraesthesia (pins and needles), and in severe cases, neurological complications including peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, and cognitive impairment
