Re: scottyboy1234
I stopped eating meat 3-4 months ago for the same reasons you mentioned. It helped my bb however I did not take additional B12 vitamin pills. B12 deficiency symptoms are:
The main symptom that arises from vitamin b12 deficiency is a type of anemia that causes you to feel tired, weak and lethargic. You might also feel nauseous, constipated and become very flatulent (gas). You may also lose your appetite and suffer weight loss.
I had all of the above, lost more than 10 pounds, always felt tired, constipated and gas problems.
More severe cases can give vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms, which include:
Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
Insomnia
Loss of memory
Dizziness
Lack of balance
Depression
Digestive problems
Dizziness
Liver enlargement
Eye problems
Headaches
Hallucinations
Inflamed tongue
Breathing difficulties
Palpitations
Neurological damage
Tinitus or ringing in the ears
I also experienced Loss of memory and Depression (which is probably due to bb and other stuff, so kinda irrelevant but I certainly am Depressed). I had 5 vitamin shots (1 each day), constipation and gas problems are almost gone.
You're most vulnerable to vitamin b12 deficiency if you've vegan and don't use the available dietary supplements containing vitamin b12.
Vitamin B12 is taken into the body by eating certain foods, including lean red meats, poultry, fish, and dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt.
Sadly, all abovementioned foods make bb worse. So I think it's necessary to get tested for B12 levels if you are avoiding these foods.