The winter months often take their toll on the human body. Colds, viruses... even lack of daylight and sunshine heap on the pressure. Making sure you get the right vitamins and minerals is essential whatever the time of year, so a good varied diet, or supplements if you don't eat one particular food group, is essential. Keeping an eye on any symptoms is also advisable and one report suggests that checking for B12 deficiency could be easy as opening your mouth.
Our bodies need a range of vitamins to keep us in top condition, and to help us perform vital tasks that keep us healthy. We need vitamins in small amounts, and most people get all the nutrients needed from their diets. However, sometimes people can be deficient in certain vitamins.
Vitamin B12 is essential for a number of the body's functions. As well as keeping blood and nerve cells healthy, it also helps prevent anaemia, which can make people feel tired and weak, reported Liverpool Echo. Common symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency include fatigue, pins and needles, and weight loss. But two signs that show up in your mouth can also suggest you are lacking the nutrient.
