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¿Cómo afecta la deficiencia de Vitamina B12?

Hasta el 35% de los adultos padece deficiencia de vitamina B12

¿Por qué?

Esto es común debido a la alta prevalencia de comorbilidades (gastritis atrófica, anemia perniciosa, mala absorción, sobrecrecimiento bacteriano y uso de medicamentos como omeprazol).

¿Como afecta la deficiencia de esta vitamina?

Si, ya que la deficiencia de vitamina B12 puede producir alteraciones cognitivas debido al incremento de homocisteína, estrés oxidativo y disfunción mitocondrial.

Otras alteraciones asociadas a la deficiencia de vitamina B12 son la neuropatía, depresión e incremento del riesgo cardiovascular.


El diagnóstico se realiza con sospecha clínica y análisis de laboratorio (bajos niveles de vitamina B12 sérica, altos niveles de homocisteína)

 

Consulta a tu medico.

 

 

Referencias:

1. Aguilar-Navarro, Sara G., Carbajal-Silva, Juan C., Palacios-Hernández, María G. I., Gutiérrez-Gutierrez, Lidia A., Ávila-Funes, José A., & Mimenza-Alvarado, Alberto J.. (2023). Asociación entre los niveles de vitamina B12 y el deterioro cognitivo en personas mayores. Gaceta médica de México, 159(1), 32-37. Epub 02 de mayo de 2023.https://doi.org/10.24875/gmm.22000187

2. Wong, C. M., Leung, C. W., Leung, C. M., & Cheng, J. (2018). Association of metformin use with vitamin B12 deficiency in the institutionalized elderly. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 79, 57-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arc ger.2018.07.019

3. Wong, C. (2015). Vitamin B12 deficiency in the elderly: is it worth screening? Hong Kong Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.12809/hkmj144383