While these medications have a relatively low intrinsic risk of causing dangerously low blood sugar when used alone, the risk increases significantly when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas
If you are experiencing hair fall and suspect B12, look for accompanying signs: Neurological: Tingling or numbness in hands and feet Memory issues or brain fog Fatigue and weakness disproportionate to activity level Hematological: Pallor, breathlessness on exertion (from anemia) Rapid heartbeat at rest Oral: Soreness or redness of the tongue (glossitis) Mouth ulcers Skin: Hyperpigmentation (particularly in darker skin tones) Premature graying B12 deficiency is associated with early hair greying as melanin synthesis requires adequate B12 If you have hair loss without any of these symptoms, androgenetic alopecia is a more likely primary diagnosis though B12 can coexist as a contributing factor
Glutathione also plays a role in melanin regulation
However, if you have a low B12 level or a vitamin B12 deficiency, it can cause physical, neurological, and psychological problems
Harm-reduction, health education and online literacy will be critical if we want to prevent avoidable injuries while the evidence continues to evolve
