🍖Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial forming red blood cells, synthesizing DNA, and healthy neurological development.
This vitamin also helps to prevent megaloblastic anemia, a condition in which red blood cells become irregular in size and shape and cannot distribute oxygen throughout the body. This can lead to dizziness, fatigue, and shortness of breathing
Natural vitamin B12 is exclusively found in animal-based products, including red meats, organ meats, fish, shellfish and eggs 🥩🐟🦐🥚
Those on restricted diets or vegan diets can meet their vitamin B12 needs by consuming fortified dairy or plant-based products and supplements 🥛🧀💊
Reference: Otten, J. J., Hellwig, J. P., & Meyers, L. D. (2006). Dietary reference intakes: The essential guide to nutrient requirements. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
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