Vitamin B12 deficiency affects the body's immunity

Scientists at Rice University have for the first time discovered a direct link between vitamin B12 deficiency caused by dietary imbalance and the risk of infection.

Experiments conducted by scientists have shown that the absence of this vitamin severely reduces the immunity of the body, making it weaker against pathogens and stress.

"Vitamin B12 deficiency harms cellular health through mitochondria," researchers at the university's website said.

The study confirmed that the lack of this vitamin in the body causes a feeling of chronic fatigue and anemia, as well as psychological illnesses similar to schizophrenia, adding that the human body does not produce this vitamin, so it must be obtained from the food that it contains.

The results of experiments conducted by scientists on cylindrical worms not producing the body of this vitamin, vitamin-rich worms in the diet resisted a large number of risks to immunity (changes in environment, temperature changes, pathogens, etc.), compared to worms that received a low proportion of vitamins in their diet.

The researchers explained that the lack of vitamin "B12" resulted in the accumulation of partially dissolved amino acids in the mitochondria, which resulted in low work and the appearance of immune problems.

Seafood such as oysters, caviar, lobster and octopus are rich in vitamin B12. Eggs, red meat, cheese and milk are also a major source of vitamin B12.