The Root Causes of B12 Deficiency: Old Food, Modern Medicines, and Tomorrow's Troubles

Why is B12 deficiency so common nowadays? It wasn't like this 10 years ago. Here are the main reasons:

1. Dietary changes: Many people now avoid milk, curd, eggs, and meat, leading to an increase in vegan-style diets. 2. Weak digestive system: Use of antacids, acidity medicines, and antibiotics reduces B12 absorption. 3. Constant stress and fatigue: The body's demand for nutrients increases but supply does not meet it. 4. Fast and processed foods: Ready-to-eat foods contain almost no B12. 5. Earlier testing: Previously, diagnosis was rare; now awareness and testing have increased.

Changes in lifestyle and lack of B12 from food are the real reasons behind today's B12 deficiency.

Dr Ravindra L Kulkarni Just For Hearts