deficiency
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Without enough B12, things can go wrong, sometimes seriously, especially if deficiency is not recognized and treated.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
"In addition to redefining B12 deficiency, clinicians should consider supplementation in older patients with neurological symptoms even if their levels are within normal limits," she said.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
A 2025 comprehensive review concluded that B12 deficiency remains a modifiable risk factor for neurological and cognitive problems, especially in high risk groups such as older adults and vegetarians.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
They do, however, suggest that the current definition of B12 deficiency may be too blunt for brain health.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Campbell felt the deficiency all the more sharply between 1914 and 1918, when the Great War cut off all travel to Britain and the continent.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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