How to Get More Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is responsible for healthy brain, cell, and nervous symptom function. A shortage of B12 has the potential to cause anemia and nerve damage. B12 vitamins are especially important for women who are pregnant. Here are some steps to take to add more vitamin B12 to your diet.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Vitamin B12 can be found in animal products such as meat, dairy (milk, eggs, yogurt, cheese, etc.), and fish. Beef and clams both have a very high percentage of the RDV (recommended daily value) of vitamin B12.

2. Vitamin B12 is often called folic acid, and healthy doses can be found in some well balanced, fortified cereals. Look for the nutrition information on your cereal box to check for vitamin B12 content. These cereals are a good option for vegetarians who are looking to increase their vitamin B12 intake.

3. Vitamin B12, or folic acid, may also be taken in pill, liquid or patch form. The body keeps a store of B12, but does not always have the means to use it sufficiently. Some of these folic acid supplements can help avoid the consequences of a vitamin B12 deficiency, but always talk to your doctor before taking any vitamins or supplements.

Tips & Warnings

• Always talk to your doctor before taking any vitamins or dietary supplements.

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on 6/16/2009 Here are things that also take from vitamin B12

*Intoxicants (coffee, cigarettes, alcohol etc)

*Stress (mental and physical)

*Chronic illnesses