Vitamin B12 is also known as Cobalamin. Majorly this vitamin will be available in animal food, diary products and few vegetables.
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| Health benefits of Vitamin B12 |
Vitamin B12 helps to function nerve cells normally. It helps to form red blood cells and DNA synthesis.
How much Vitamin B12 is required
| Age | Amount of Vitamin B12 |
| 1 year | 0.5 mcg |
| 1 - 3 years | 0.9 mcg |
| 4 - 8 years | 1.2 mcg |
| 9 - 13 years | 1.8 mcg |
| 14 - 18 years | 2.4 mcg |
| Adults | 2.4 mcg |
Health benefits behind Vitamin B12.
If we consume Vitamin B12 regularly, there is a chance for the prevention of Anemia. As Vitamin B12 helps for the Red Blood cells formation, it will not lead to Anemic conditions.
Vitamin B12 helps to increase strength for the bone and will prevent Osteoporosis. Majorly in elderly people, Osteoporosis will be affected and Vitamin B12 will help to prevent this condition,
As age grows, there is a chance of memory loss. Once people grow old, there is a chance of loss of neurons in brain. Regular in take of Vitamin B12 will help to reduce this condition.
Vitamin B12 will keep humans active and will reduce the fatigue symptoms. As Vitamin B12 is water soluble, if any one take excess Vitamin, it will eliminated from the urine.
Lack of Vitamin B12 will cause hair fall, and hyper pigmentation (change in skin color) and cracked nails. So it is highly recommended to consume Vitamin B12 food, if it is not sufficient from the food, always recommended to consume through supplements.
Vitamin B12 deficiency from childhood will lead to severe health issues after grown up. It is highly recommended to consume Vitamin B12 food from child hood.
Food that contain Vitamin B12
- Curd & Yoghurt,
- Low fat Milk
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Salmon
- Fortified Cereals
- Liver
As Vitamin B12 does not contain much for vegetarians or vegans, it is highly recommended to take additional supplements with doctor advice.
