The Anonymous Widower

Does B12 Boost Your Eyesight?

This may seem an unusual question to ask, but this morning, when I put my bobble hat on, I forgot to put my glasses back on and went out for breakfast without them.

I have worn glasses for forty years and I had no trouble at all. I even sent a text message to check the time of the next bus.

The difference this morning, compared to most others, was that I had a B12-boosting Marks and Spencer’s Liver and Bacon ready meal last night.

So I asked Google AI, the title of this post and received this reply.

Vitamin B12 does not boost eyesight for those with adequate levels, but it can improve vision that has been impaired by a B12 deficiency. A deficiency can damage the optic nerve, leading to blurry vision, and supplementing with B12 can reverse this damage. B12 and other B vitamins can also help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by lowering homocysteine levels.

Note.

1. I take a regular B6 tablet to help my homocysteine levels.
2. I was found to be seriously deficient of B12 at fifty and this led to me being diagnosed with coeliac disease.
3. I am probably a bit deficient in B12 at the moment, as my regular three-monthly injection is due on the first of November.
4. My mother went blind from age-related macular degeneration and died of cancer.

I’ve always assumed, that it was my father, who carried the coeliac gene, but perhaps it was my mother?

I asked Google AI, if age-related macular degeneration is related to coeliac disease, and received this reply.

While there is no direct causal link between celiac disease and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), celiac disease may increase the risk of AMD through two potential mechanisms: malabsorption of nutrients and an autoimmune connection. Malabsorption can lead to lower levels of protective carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin, which are vital for macular health. Additionally, the systemic inflammatory and autoimmune nature of celiac disease has been linked to an increased risk for several other autoimmune conditions, some of which are associated with a higher risk of AMD.

Finally, I asked Google AI if menstrual problems are related to coeliac disease, and received this reply.

Yes, menstrual problems are related to celiac disease, and women with celiac disease have higher frequencies of menstrual disorders such as irregular periods, delayed menstruation, missed periods, and early menopause. These issues can stem from nutrient deficiencies and the immune system’s reaction to gluten, but many symptoms often improve significantly after starting a strict gluten-free diet.

I am drawn towards the conclusion, that my mother was an undiagnosed coeliac.

October 18, 2025 - Posted by AnonW | Hydrogen | Age-Related Macular Degeneration, B12 Injection, Cancer, Coeliac/Gluten-Free, My Mother, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6