Is multiple sclerosis (MS) another name for B12 deficiency?
There are a lot of similarities between the two—a B12 deficiency produces MS-like symptoms, such as numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, vision loss, walking problems, slurring words and cognitive issues such as memory loss.
The vitamin, also known as cobalamin, is essential for healthy central nervous system (CNS) functioning, while MS is characterized as an attack on the CNS.
Researchers from Stanford Burnham Prebys have discovered that cells in the brain, known as astrocytes, provide a molecular link between B12 deficiency and MS. In animal tests, the researchers found that reducing B12 in diets speeded up the progress of MS through the body.
The vitamin also reduced levels of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, the researchers added, which are also characteristics of MS.
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