Can vitamin b12 deficiency cause weight gain?

B12 plays a major role in your metabolic pathway, so when it is low, your metabolism sluggishly slows down. I noticed my daily step count and active calories dropped because I was feeling too fatigued all the time. Track your daily energy levels and get a blood panel done if you're hitting weight plateaus.

I can't say if it causes weight gain for everyone, but in my case, I was putting on weight despite eating healthy. My doctor checked my blood and found a severe B12 deficiency. After starting the treatment he prescribed, my energy returned and my weight finally started moving down.

Since vegetarian diets lack natural B12 sources, deficiency is very common and can mess with your metabolism, leading to weight issues. Instead of eating random supplements, try to include fortified foods or curd in your diet, but definitely consult a doctor for a proper high-dose supplement if you are deficient.

I agree with others, low B12 causes extreme lethargy which makes you inactive and leads to weight gain. Please get your levels tested as soon as possible.

Haan na, weight gain aur lethargy ka bohot close connection hai B12 deficiency me. Body me thakan itni hoti hai ki active rehna mushkil ho jata hai. Ek baar doc ko dikha kar test karwa lo, simple solution hota hai iska.

Yes, it absolutely can make you gain weight indirectly because of the extreme fatigue and slow metabolism it causes.