Nutrition and Neuropathy: What Vitamin Deficiency Causes Numbness?
                                
                                
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                                An estimated 1.5% to 15% of the general population may experience vitamin B12 deficiency, with higher rates observed in older adults. This essential nutrient is vital for nerve health, so many people who experience strange sensations are prompted to ask: **what vitamin deficiency causes numbness?** Nerve damage, known as peripheral neuropathy, is a well-documented consequence of severe B12 deficiency.