Which vitamin deficiency causes dizziness?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

QUESTION: Which vitamin deficiency causes dizziness? ANS:
  • The main vitamin deficiency that can cause dizziness is vitamin B12 deficiency.
  • Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in the normal functioning of the nervous system.
  • It helps in the maintenance of nerve cells and the production of myelin, a protective coating around nerves.
  • When there is a deficiency of vitamin B12, it can lead to neurological symptoms, including
  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Imbalance
 
Vitamin    Deficiency Symptoms                 Food Sources
Vitamin B12 ·        Dizziness, ·        Lightheadedness ·        Imbalance ·        Meat ·        Fish ·        Dairy products ·        Fortified cereals
Vitamin D ·        Dizziness ·        Lightheadedness ·        Vertigo ·        Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel) ·        Fortified dairy products ·        Sunlight exposure
Vitamin C   ·        Dizziness, ·        Lightheadedness   ·        Citrus fruits ·        Berries ·        Peppers ·        Broccoli
Vitamin B6 ·        Dizziness ·        Lightheadedness ·         Impaired coordination ·        Chicken ·        Turkey ·        Fish ·        Potatoes ·        Bananas ·        Chickpeas
Vitamin E   ·        Dizziness ·        Unsteady gait   ·        Nuts ·        Seeds ·        Vegetable oils ·        Leafy greens
Iron ·        Dizziness ·        Lightheadedness ·        Weakness ·        Red meat ·        Poultry ·        Fish ·        Legumes ·        Fortified grains
Thiamin (B1) ·        Dizziness ·        Weakness ·        Poor coordination ·        Pork ·        Legumes ·        Whole grains ·        Nuts
   
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