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Links between vaping and B12 deficiency?

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Just wondering if anyone has come across any information about vaping being linked to B12 deficiency? I know that there's an established link between the recreational use of nitrous oxide and severe neurological symptoms leading to a ban last month.

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The reason I'm asking is that I work with students in a pastoral capacity and met with a student who is evidently suffering from undiagnosed depression and anxiety. However, they are also a vaping addict and have been vaping excessively since their early teens. They were pallid, lethargic and have lost enthusiasm for anything that requires any application or effort.

I recognise that these are all classic signs of depression but wondered if there might also be a physiological dimension to this as this is exactly how I feel at the moment with very low B12 levels!

Hopefully they will make an appointment to see their GP but wonder if I should also suggest they get some blood tests too...

Also stumbled across B12 available in vape form - the consensus seems to be don't try this at home!

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You might find this of interest..... scientificamerican.com/arti...

It seems there could be a connection !

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Hi Realtiger

I truly hope you are wrong but I have a sinking feeling in my gut that you may be right.

Vaping is a 21st century scandal. I find it heartbreaking that so many have been drawn into this insidious health spiral.

This young lad is lucky to have you in his corner.

🤗🤗🤗

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