Numb or tingling toes are a little-known sign of a disabling vitamin deficiency suffered by around one in 10 women, experts say.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a range of symptoms including brain fog, low mood and extreme exhaustion.
The problems occur because the vitamin, which is abundant in liver and eggs, is crucial for healthy blood circulation, as well as nerve and brain function.
The telltale signs are often dismissed as anxiety, the menopause or even dementia.
Now, experts have highlighted a physical change that might help patients better tell if they’re at risk.
‘The feet sit at the very end of the body’s
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