The College of Pharmacy , University of Basrah organised a seminar  about the clinical signs of vitamin B12 deficiency.  The seminar included a lecture  presented by Dr. Noora Saghir Ghaleb . The topic of the seminar was about the metabolic importance of vitamin B12 to the body in the manufacture of blood cells and the correct performance of the body's nerve functions, especially this vitamin is obtained from the source of animal protein only, and its deficiency leads to anemia, a deficiency in the functioning of the nervous system , mood  and performance.Its deficiency is considered one of the factors that increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease The aim of the lecture was to highlight the importance of following up the signs of deficiency of this vitamin and to check continuously, especially for the elderly over (50 years).