Its main role is to orchestrate healing and tissue repair by encouraging cell migration and calming inflammation
PMID 28405070
Increased serum vitamin B12 levels are associated with adult-onset Stills disease with reactive macrophage activation syndrome
After absorption, B12 is bound to transport proteins, 7580% to haptocorrin, which transports B12 in the blood, and 2025% to transcobalamin, which delivers B12 to the tissues, also referred to as active B12 or holo-transcobalamin
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Beyond hair changes, watch for these warning signs: Energy and Physical Symptoms: Persistent fatigue and weakness Breathlessness Pale or yellowish skin Heart palpitations Dizziness or lightheadedness Cold hands and feet Neurological Symptoms: Tingling or numbness in hands and feet (pins and needles) Difficulty walking or balance problems Muscle weakness Cognitive and Mood Symptoms: Brain fog or difficulty concentrating Memory problems Mood changes, irritability, or depression Confusion Other Signs: Sore, red tongue (glossitis) Mouth ulcers Changes in vision Loss of appetite Hair and Appearance Changes: Increased hair shedding Hair thinning Premature greying Brittle hair Dry skin Weak, ridged nails If youre experiencing several of these symptoms alongside hair changes, B12 deficiency could be a contributing factor worth investigating