At APT Urgent Care, we understand the importance of maintaining a balanced diet and ensuring that your body is receiving all of the nutrients that it requires to function properly. One such nutrient that we often discuss with our patients is Vitamin B12 or cobalamin. Vitamin B12 serves an integral role in many of our body's essential functions, including brain and nervous system function, forming red blood cells, as well as DNA synthesis. Given its importance, we often emphasize the need to include foods rich in Vitamin B12 in our patients' diets. These foods include meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, and eggs. However, we understand that not everyone's dietary preferences or restrictions allow for this. For our patients following a vegan or vegetarian diet, we recommend considering fortified foods or supplements to ensure adequate Vitamin B12 intake. At APT Urgent Care, we also provide testing for Vitamin B12 deficiency. Symptoms of a deficiency fluctuate and can range from fatigue and weakness to more serious issues like anemia and nervous system damage.