Depressed or Just Anemic? The Vitamin Deficiency 90% Ignore

Are you depressed or just anemic? Depression and anemia are often viewed as separate and unrelated conditions, yet in some cases they share a common and easily overlooked cause: vitamin B12 deficiency. In this video, we explore how a lack of vitamin B12—particularly due to pernicious anemia—can affect both the blood and the nervous system, leading to symptoms that range from fatigue and anemia to depression, balance problems, and memory changes.

You will learn what pernicious anemia is, why it can take years to develop, and how vitamin B12 deficiency may cause neurological and mood symptoms even before anemia becomes apparent. The video explains how vitamin B12 is normally absorbed, why this process fails in pernicious anemia, and why standard blood tests can sometimes miss the diagnosis.

If you or someone you know has unexplained anemia, depression, or neurological symptoms such as clumsiness or unsteadiness, this video highlights why vitamin B12 deficiency should be considered and how clinicians evaluate it. Understanding this connection can lead to timely diagnosis and effective treatment, preventing long-term complications.