J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci January 2014 PMID 23686033

Vitamin B₁₂ levels and psychiatric symptomatology: a case series.

Naveen Jayaram, Mukund G Rao, Aniruddh Narasimha, Dhanya Raveendranathan, Shivarama Varambally, Ganesan Venkatasubramanian, B N Gangadhar

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The collective discussions show strong support for the idea that vitamin B12 deficiency can manifest with psychiatric symptoms, as seen in remarks like 'Vitamin B12 deficiency impacts nervous system, including mental health,' and 'the importance of assessment of Vitamin B12 in psychiatric illness,' which highlight consensus and interest. The tone ranges from cautious acknowledgment to urgent calls for better diagnosis, indicating a moderate perceived impact on mental health practices.

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Abstract in brief

  • The article reviews 19 patients, mostly vegetarians, who had vitamin B deficiencies and experienced different psychiatric symptoms.
  • Vitamin B, specifically B12, is linked to mental health issues, but most patients in the study didn't show major blood or nerve problems.
  • The findings suggest that vitamin B deficiencies can affect psychiatric health even without obvious physical symptoms.]

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Florence_Clara, RN, PhD
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@SBakerMD B12 is only obtainable from animal sources. B12 deficiency impacts nervous system, to include mental health. Vegans are notoriously B12 deficient. #EatMeat https://t.co/W1MFw1bXPY

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Madam Butterfly.
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Vitamin B12 Levels and Psychiatric Symptomatology: A Case Series | The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences https://t.co/O58AVwGoSy

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Dr. Sylvia Karpagam
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"Hence, a high index of suspicion must be exercised in psychiatric patients who are vegetarians and who present with symptoms that are refractory to conventional psychotropics or antidepressants". https://t.co/3AiUCsN4gx

Nov 2, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 23,495 followers View post →
Sally Pacholok Movie
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It was B12 Deficiency, not BiPolar Disorder: "This report highlights importance of assessment of Vitamin B12 in patients w/ psychiatric illness. All patients were diagnosed to have coexistent vitamin B12 deficiency only on subsequent evaluation." https://t.co/kbGu00ANIS

Apr 10, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,687 followers View post →
Radio Cobalamin
@nob12deficiency · X

Cobalamin has been implicated in the pathogenesis of various neuropsychiatric disorders. A review of 19 patients with vitamin B₁₂ deficiency showed varied psychiatric symptomatology, with the majority not having hematological or neurological problems. https://t.co/SAWj283tr6 https://t.co/9RYOukdPUq

May 19, 2024 · 1 like · 2,564 followers View post →
Recovering Vegan
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RT @Peexaboox: @SBakerMD B12 is only obtainable from animal sources. B12 deficiency impacts nervous system, to include mental health. Vegan…

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@Me_Predictor Vitamin B12 deficiency is known to cause psychiatric problems, even in the absence of blood and nerve related complaints. Vitamin B12 Levels and Psychiatric Symptomatology: A Case Series | The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences https://t.co/QDjxEFlEwM

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RT @michellecheatle: Vitamin B12 Levels and Psychiatric Symptomatology: A Case Series | The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosc…

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Madam Butterfly.
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Vitamin B12 Levels and Psychiatric Symptomatology: A Case Series | The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences https://t.co/O58AVwGoSy

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Madam Butterfly.
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Vitamin B12 Levels and Psychiatric Symptomatology: A Case Series | The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences https://t.co/O58AVwGoSy

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Madam Butterfly.
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Radio Cobalamin
@nob12deficiency · X

Cobalamin has been implicated in the pathogenesis of various neuropsychiatric disorders. A review of 19 patients with vitamin B₁₂ deficiency showed varied psychiatric symptomatology, with the majority not having hematological or neurological problems. https://t.co/SAWj283tr6 https://t.co/9RYOukdPUq

May 19, 2024 · 1 like · 2,564 followers View post →
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PediatricB12Awareness
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@ChrisPalmerMD Waiting for signs in the blood is harmful to people with psychiatric symptoms of B12 deficiency. There may never be significant hematological signs. ASAP Trial of B12 therapy for symptoms: weepiness negativity delusions ocd ptsd depression anxiety rage https://t.co/r1eeOiSDwH https://t.co/I96wv5Lee5

May 2, 2023 · 716 followers View post →
elissaleonard
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RT @SallyB12Movie: It was B12 Deficiency, not BiPolar Disorder: "This report highlights importance of assessment of Vitamin B12 in patients…

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Sally Pacholok Movie
@SallyB12Movie · X

It was B12 Deficiency, not BiPolar Disorder: "This report highlights importance of assessment of Vitamin B12 in patients w/ psychiatric illness. All patients were diagnosed to have coexistent vitamin B12 deficiency only on subsequent evaluation." https://t.co/kbGu00ANIS

Apr 10, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,687 followers View post →
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RT @Peexaboox: @SBakerMD B12 is only obtainable from animal sources. B12 deficiency impacts nervous system, to include mental health. Vegan…

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Jesse Eureste
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RT @Peexaboox: @SBakerMD B12 is only obtainable from animal sources. B12 deficiency impacts nervous system, to include mental health. Vegan…

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rabkadias
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RT @Peexaboox: @SBakerMD B12 is only obtainable from animal sources. B12 deficiency impacts nervous system, to include mental health. Vegan…

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Recovering Vegan
@VeganRecovering · X

RT @Peexaboox: @SBakerMD B12 is only obtainable from animal sources. B12 deficiency impacts nervous system, to include mental health. Vegan…

Aug 22, 2022 · 4 shares · 22,130 followers View post →
Florence_Clara, RN, PhD
@FlorenceClaraRN · X

@SBakerMD B12 is only obtainable from animal sources. B12 deficiency impacts nervous system, to include mental health. Vegans are notoriously B12 deficient. #EatMeat https://t.co/W1MFw1bXPY

Aug 9, 2022 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 663 followers View post →
Bharathiraja G/S /M/
@BharathiSMS1 · X

RT @sakie339: "Hence, a high index of suspicion must be exercised in psychiatric patients who are vegetarians and who present with symptoms…

Nov 2, 2020 · 1 share · 195 followers View post →
Dr. Sylvia Karpagam
@sakie339 · X

"Hence, a high index of suspicion must be exercised in psychiatric patients who are vegetarians and who present with symptoms that are refractory to conventional psychotropics or antidepressants". https://t.co/3AiUCsN4gx

Nov 2, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 23,495 followers View post →
Madam Butterfly.
@michellecheatle · X

Vitamin B12 Levels and Psychiatric Symptomatology: A Case Series | The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences https://t.co/lp72xdixpU

Feb 20, 2020 · 926 followers View post →
Madam Butterfly.
@michellecheatle · X

Vitamin B12 Levels and Psychiatric Symptomatology: A Case Series | The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences https://t.co/Xa9yklOxKv

Oct 23, 2019 · 926 followers View post →