What are the Health Implications of B Vitamin Deficiencies?
Deficiencies in B vitamins can have severe health consequences. For instance, a deficiency in B12 can lead to pernicious anemia and irreversible neurological damage. Folate deficiency in pregnant women can cause neural tube defects in the developing fetus. Deficiencies in other B vitamins can result in symptoms ranging from fatigue and irritability to severe metabolic disorders.