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B12 DEFICIENCY (Pernicious Anemia)
Table of ContentsAre you prone to a problem with 'B12 Deficiency'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Blood and Circulation by taking the free blood and circulation quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON B12 DEFICIENCYThe body stores between 2-5mg of vitamin B12, about 3-5 years worth. Most of this vitamin B12 is stored in the liver (approx 50%). Some vitamin B12 is secreted by the liver each day in bile, and then reabsorbed in the small intestines. Approximately .1% of vitamin B12 is lost each day through malabsorption. Pregnancy can deplete vitamin B12.Vitamin B12 deficiency causes pernicious anemia mainly due to inability to synthesize DNA. Historically, the disorder was called 'pernicious' because a diagnosis was often fatal. In modern times, the disease is often diagnosed before the illness develops. Vitamin B12 deficiency also damages nerves, leading to absent reflexes, diminished touch sensation, dementia, depression and other neural degenerative disorders. You may also experience fatigue, depression and poor memory. Sources of Vitamin B12All Vitamin B12 is manufactured by bacteria, making yogurt, sauerkraut and other fermented foods good sources of vitamin B12. However, the highest concentrations or dietary vitamin B12 is normally found in animal based food products, especially liver, meat and fish. Higher concentrations, to a lesser degree, are found in eggs and dairy.B12 Deficiency & VegetariansB12 deficiency was as high as 92% in vegans according to one German study. Roughly 2/3's of vegetarians are B12 deficient, and only 5% of meat eaters. Children of vegetarians are particularly at risk, since they store less of the vitamin.Stomach Disorders & Vitamin B12 Maldigestion Stomach acids and pepsin free vitamin B12 bound to proteins, making it available for use. Antacids block this process, and may be a leading cause of B12 deficiency among carniverous adults.
Free vitamin B12 is then bound to haptocorrin secreted in saliva and the stomach. In the less acidic environment of the small intestine, pancreatic proteases degrade haptocorrin. Vitamin B12 then binds to intrinsic factor, produced in the stomach. Atrophic gastritis, auto-immune disorders, gastric bypass surgery, and other stomach disorders can affect the stomach's ability to produce acids, pepsin, and intrinsic factor. In patients with pancreatic insufficiency, enzyme deficiency may fail to liberate vitamin B12 from haptocorrin, and prevent B12 from binding with intrinsic factor. Vitamin B12 MalabsorptionFinally, brush border receptors for intrinsic factor absorb vitamin B12 in the terminal ileum. Diseases affecting absorption in the terminal ileum such Crohn's & Short Bowel Syndrome reduce absorption of vitamin B12. Alcohol can interfere with vitamin b12 absorption.Disclaimer: Conditions such as 'B12 Deficiency' that cause tissue changes could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.
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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'B12 Deficiency'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Circulation
Poor discernment of temperature
Risk Factor: 80% more often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
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Lymph / Blood Plasma
Autoimmune Disorders
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
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Pancreas
Pancreatic Insufficiency
Risk Factor: 120% more often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
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Small Intestine
Intestinal Worms / Parasites / Protozoa / Bacteria
Risk Factor: 80% more often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
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Red Blood Cells
Anemia
Risk Factor: 90% more often
Complication: +2.2 times as often
Complication: +2.2 times as often
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Mood & Emotions
Depressed
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Energy-Vitality
Fatigue / tired
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Central Nervous System
Dementia / Cognitive Decline
Risk Factor: 130% more often
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Alzheimer's
Risk Factor: 260% more often
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B12 Malabsorption
Crohn's Disease
Risk Factor: 110% more often
Complication: +2.4 times as often
Complication: +2.4 times as often
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Food allergy
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Short Bowel Syndrome
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
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Malabsorption
Risk Factor: 110% more often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
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Celiac Disease
Risk Factor: 90% more often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
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B12 Maldigestion
Acid Reflux
Risk Factor: 10% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Gastritis
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Dietary Deficiency
Vegetarian
Risk Factor: insignificant difference
Complication: +1.1 times as often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Biocharacteristics of 4,649 People Reporting B12 Deficiency
On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting B12 Deficiency were more aggravated than 65% of other symptoms. From the 4,649 people who reported B12 Deficiency in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTIC
AVG CLIENT LEVEL %
%CASES (#)
#IMBALANCE
Cold
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81.1%
26.6% (1,236)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Vata Sign
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79.4%
36.8% (1,711)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Bitter
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68.1%
26.0% (1,209)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Light
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63.3%
25.3% (1,178)
9,391 have Light constitution
Astringent
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54.0%
21.6% (1,002)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Gooey
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51.6%
20.6% (957)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Dry
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49.6%
26.7% (1,242)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Kapha
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46.4%
33.0% (1,532)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Salty
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46.4%
31.1% (1,448)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Heavy
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46.0%
27.8% (1,292)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Difficult
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44.8%
36.3% (1,686)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Oily
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43.6%
26.7% (1,239)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Sweet
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42.9%
26.7% (1,240)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Pungent
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42.5%
18.3% (853)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Sour
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40.9%
22.3% (1,038)
7,528 have Sour constitution
Pitta
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40.9%
27.8% (1,292)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Risk Factors of B12 Deficiency
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report B12 Deficiency.
Overall, 12.66% of people surveyed in this research study reported B12 Deficiency.
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SYMPTOM (Cases)
Cases With Both
% Reporting This
Increase from 12.66%
Review These Common Risk Factors
Feel underweight (2358)
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337
14.3%
10% more often
Feel overweight (25362)
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3099
12.2%
insignificant difference
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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1381
7%
40% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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2770
16.6%
30% more often
Male (1336)
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131
9.8%
20% less often
Female (26227)
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3540
13.5%
10% more often
Fever (Current) (294)
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92
31.3%
150% more often
Convulsions (156)
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48
Small number of cases
30.8%
140% more often
Iron deficiency (7072)
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2141
30.3%
140% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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130
29.7%
130% more often
Chronic Infection (1413)
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406
28.7%
130% more often
Enlarged Spleen (328)
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94
28.7%
130% more often
Intestinal Perforation (142)
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40
Small number of cases
28.2%
120% more often
Pancreatic Insufficiency (545)
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149
27.3%
120% more often
Blood thick / Congested lymph (1069)
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288
26.9%
110% more often
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) (2279)
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611
26.8%
110% more often
Crohn's Disease (341)
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91
26.7%
110% more often
Malabsorption (4275)
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1137
26.6%
110% more often
Hyperparathyroid (166)
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44
Small number of cases
26.5%
110% more often
Parasite passed in stool (353)
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93
26.3%
110% more often
Liver Degeneration (200)
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52
26%
110% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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212
26%
110% more often
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)
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1067
26%
110% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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58
25.6%
100% more often
Purpura (429)
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109
25.4%
100% more often
Stroke (from clot) (139)
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35
Small number of cases
25.2%
100% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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197
25.1%
100% more often
Liver Sore (883)
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222
25.1%
100% more often
Gray sclera (white part of eye) (231)
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57
24.7%
100% more often
Whooping Cough (232)
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57
24.6%
90% more often
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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34
Small number of cases
24.5%
90% more often
Anemia (6770)
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1630
24.1%
90% more often
Multiple Sclerosis (179)
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43
Small number of cases
24%
90% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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111
24%
90% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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171
24%
90% more often
Dilated Pupil (518)
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124
23.9%
90% more often
Swollen lymph nodes - hips (899)
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215
23.9%
90% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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248
23.9%
90% more often
Croup (176)
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42
Small number of cases
23.9%
90% more often
Swollen lymph nodes (2365)
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560
23.7%
90% more often
Skin Infection (608)
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144
23.7%
90% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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940
23.7%
90% more often
Celiac Disease (1108)
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262
23.6%
90% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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69
23.6%
90% more often
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
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296
23.5%
90% more often
Hypoglycemic (2714)
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638
23.5%
90% more often
Jaundice (568)
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133
23.4%
80% more often
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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326
23.4%
80% more often
Painful rash (516)
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120
23.3%
80% more often
Leaky Gut Syndrome (4834)
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1116
23.1%
80% more often
Staph infection (1066)
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246
23.1%
80% more often
Intestinal Worms / Parasites / Protozoa / Bacteria (1615)
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370
22.9%
80% more often
Kidney Infection (1649)
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376
22.8%
80% more often
Fibromyalgia (3094)
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706
22.8%
80% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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201
22.7%
80% more often
Pressure in eye (2299)
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519
22.6%
80% more often
Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc (1069)
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241
22.5%
80% more often
Citrus allergy (670)
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149
22.2%
80% more often
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1126)
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249
22.1%
70% more often
Bluish / Purple Tongue (472)
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104
22%
70% more often
Duodenal Ulcer (373)
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82
22%
70% more often
Gallbladder Inflammation (1070)
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235
22%
70% more often
H pylori infection (1025)
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226
22%
70% more often
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (1627)
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358
22%
70% more often
Bleed less than other people (637)
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140
22%
70% more often
Short Bowel Syndrome (201)
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44
Small number of cases
21.9%
70% more often
Colon surgery (416)
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91
21.9%
70% more often
Autoimmune Disorders (5726)
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1249
21.8%
70% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
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64
21.8%
70% more often
Sores on tongue (2144)
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466
21.7%
70% more often
Tongue deviates to right/left (484)
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105
21.7%
70% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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348
21.7%
70% more often
Epilepsy (190)
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41
Small number of cases
21.6%
70% more often
Dull / Gray Skin (1056)
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228
21.6%
70% more often
Seizures (452)
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97
21.5%
70% more often
Gastrointestinal Bleeding (555)
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119
21.4%
70% more often
Bluish Skin (1150)
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246
21.4%
70% more often
Edema (2527)
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539
21.3%
70% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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468
21.3%
70% more often
Defensive (225)
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48
Small number of cases
21.3%
70% more often
Sore eye muscles (2328)
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497
21.3%
70% more often
Vomiting (1149)
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244
21.2%
70% more often
Prolapsed Uterus (769)
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163
21.2%
70% more often
Atherosclerosis (189)
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40
Small number of cases
21.2%
70% more often
Goiter (482)
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102
21.2%
70% more often
Dysentery (203)
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43
Small number of cases
21.2%
70% more often
Tension in eyes (3219)
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684
21.2%
70% more often
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (194)
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41
Small number of cases
21.1%
70% more often
Fainting (2169)
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455
21%
70% more often
Abdominal surgery (1336)
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280
21%
70% more often
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)
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297
21%
70% more often
Purple/blue lips (658)
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138
21%
70% more often
Fistula (425)
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89
20.9%
70% more often
Recurrent Vomiting (817)
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171
20.9%
70% more often
Chest Pain (2589)
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540
20.9%
70% more often
Famine / Underfed in Childhood (1923)
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402
20.9%
70% more often
Food Poisoning (1032)
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215
20.8%
60% more often
Intestinal Obstruction (352)
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73
20.7%
60% more often
Bones brittle / break easily (575)
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119
20.7%
60% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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215
20.7%
60% more often
Pain on left side above heart (1752)
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363
20.7%
60% more often
Complications of Those Reporting B12 Deficiency
In this research study, people who report B12 Deficiency were likely to report the following:
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REPORTS
CASES WITH BOTH
INCREASE
%
NORMALLY
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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296
+3.4 times
6%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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280
+2.4 times
6%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Iron deficiency
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2141
+2.4 times
46%
19.17% (7,072 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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130
+2.4 times
3%
1.26% (437 cases)
Chronic Infection
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406
+2.3 times
9%
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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212
+2.2 times
5%
2.25% (816 cases)
Anemia
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1630
+2.2 times
35%
16.04% (6,770 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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124
+2.2 times
3%
1.38% (518 cases)
Liver Sore
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222
+2.1 times
5%
2.35% (883 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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1067
+2.1 times
23%
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Celiac Disease
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262
+2.1 times
6%
2.85% (1,108 cases)
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)
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611
+2.1 times
13%
6.22% (2,279 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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2078
+2.1 times
45%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Malabsorption
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1137
+2.1 times
24%
11.52% (4,275 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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2203
+2.1 times
47%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Blood thick / Congested lymph
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288
+2.0 times
6%
3% (1,069 cases)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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119
+2.0 times
3%
1.51% (555 cases)
Painful rash
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120
+2.0 times
3%
1.51% (516 cases)
Parasite passed in stool
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93
+2.0 times
2%
1.01% (353 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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171
+2.0 times
4%
2.03% (817 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - hips
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215
+1.9 times
5%
2.58% (899 cases)
Leaky Gut Syndrome
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1116
+1.9 times
24%
12.42% (4,834 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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104
+1.9 times
2%
1.04% (472 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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706
+1.9 times
15%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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171
+1.9 times
4%
2.1% (712 cases)
Pancreatic Insufficiency
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149
+1.9 times
3%
1.6% (545 cases)
Food Poisoning
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215
+1.9 times
5%
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes
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560
+1.9 times
12%
6.44% (2,365 cases)
Hypoglycemic
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638
+1.9 times
14%
7.54% (2,714 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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497
+1.8 times
11%
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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326
+1.8 times
7%
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Hirsutism
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263
+1.8 times
6%
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Jaundice
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133
+1.8 times
3%
1.66% (568 cases)
Pressure in eye
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519
+1.8 times
11%
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Fistula
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89
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (425 cases)
Purpura
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109
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (429 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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929
+1.8 times
20%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Intestinal Worms / Parasites / Protozoa / Bacteria
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370
+1.8 times
8%
4.46% (1,615 cases)
H pylori infection
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226
+1.8 times
5%
2.8% (1,025 cases)
Colon surgery
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91
+1.8 times
2%
1.12% (416 cases)
Blisters
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121
+1.8 times
3%
1.68% (609 cases)
Skin growths - other
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122
+1.8 times
3%
1.68% (619 cases)
Kidney Infection
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376
+1.8 times
8%
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Autoimmune Disorders
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1249
+1.8 times
27%
15.16% (5,726 cases)
Fatty Liver
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556
+1.8 times
12%
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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492
+1.8 times
11%
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Vomiting
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244
+1.8 times
5%
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Skin Infection
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144
+1.8 times
3%
1.7% (608 cases)
Interstitial Cystitis
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173
+1.8 times
4%
2.27% (878 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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248
+1.7 times
5%
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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257
+1.7 times
6%
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Tension in eyes
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684
+1.7 times
15%
8.6% (3,219 cases)
Gallbladder Inflammation
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235
+1.7 times
5%
2.9% (1,070 cases)
Edema
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539
+1.7 times
12%
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Chest Pain
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540
+1.7 times
12%
6.96% (2,589 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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468
+1.7 times
10%
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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940
+1.7 times
20%
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Citrus allergy
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149
+1.7 times
3%
1.75% (670 cases)
Famine / Underfed in Childhood
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402
+1.7 times
9%
5.25% (1,923 cases)
Pain on left side above heart
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363
+1.7 times
8%
4.69% (1,752 cases)
Bones brittle / break easily
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119
+1.7 times
3%
1.76% (575 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food
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215
+1.7 times
5%
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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201
+1.7 times
4%
2.38% (886 cases)
Pain wakes you up at night
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306
+1.7 times
7%
4.18% (1,604 cases)
Sores on tongue
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466
+1.7 times
10%
5.98% (2,144 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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784
+1.7 times
17%
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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604
+1.7 times
13%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Staph infection
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246
+1.7 times
5%
3.01% (1,066 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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277
+1.7 times
6%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Bleed less than other people
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140
+1.7 times
3%
1.81% (637 cases)
Morning Sickness
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236
+1.6 times
5%
3.04% (1,146 cases)
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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358
+1.6 times
8%
4.88% (1,627 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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290
+1.6 times
6%
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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249
+1.6 times
5%
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Prolapsed Uterus
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163
+1.6 times
4%
2.45% (769 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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1243
+1.6 times
27%
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Fainting
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455
+1.6 times
10%
6.15% (2,169 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - arm pits
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409
+1.6 times
9%
5.54% (2,014 cases)
Bluish Skin
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246
+1.6 times
5%
3.08% (1,150 cases)
Boils
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227
+1.6 times
5%
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Red meat intolerant
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353
+1.6 times
8%
4.93% (1,829 cases)
Abdominal pain continuous
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235
+1.6 times
5%
3.09% (1,145 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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371
+1.6 times
8%
4.95% (1,914 cases)
Fecal Incontinence
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223
+1.6 times
5%
3.1% (1,138 cases)
Detergent allergy
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643
+1.6 times
14%
8.69% (3,204 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - neck
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1040
+1.6 times
22%
13.69% (5,244 cases)
Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc
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241
+1.6 times
5%
3.12% (1,069 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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2080
+1.6 times
45%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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297
+1.6 times
6%
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Seizures
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97
+1.6 times
2%
1.25% (452 cases)
Candida / Yeast Infection / Thrush
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1396
+1.6 times
30%
18.78% (7,286 cases)
Purple/blue lips
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138
+1.6 times
3%
1.88% (658 cases)
Dull / Gray Skin
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228
+1.6 times
5%
3.14% (1,056 cases)
Thick coating tongue
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923
+1.6 times
20%
12.6% (4,758 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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105
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (484 cases)
Hiatal Hernia
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353
+1.6 times
8%
5.05% (1,911 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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263
+1.6 times
6%
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Hypothyroid
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1109
+1.6 times
24%
15.17% (5,573 cases)
Feel pain more than other people
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930
+1.6 times
20%
12.65% (4,736 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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338
+1.6 times
7%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
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