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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Lifestyle
Paul Speed

B12 deficiency: what low levels of the vital vitamin can do to your hair

Vitamin B12 is essential for optimum health - yet our bodies cannot produce it.

A key player in forming red blood cells and DNA, the nutrient also plays a vital role in the function and development of brain and nerve cells.

Deficiency among vegans is particularly common, causing changes to skin, mouth and even hair. Since vitamin B12 helps produce red blood cells, having enough is essential for hair growth and general health.

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