|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplements of B-12 alone are not recommended.
If you are going to take supplements, be sure to take all of the B vitamins at the same time.
Folic acid should also accompany vitamin B-12.
It is recommended that you take at least 1 mg of folic acid with any B vitamin supplement.
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| Vitamin B-12 |
| Also known as : cobalamin
Type of vitamin : water soluble - this means that it is not stored by the body and needs to be consumed daily.
USRDA : Men - 100 mcg (micrograms), Women - 100 mcg
Sources: Vitamin B-12 can be found in the following foods:
- beef
- organ meats
- pork
- veal
Functions: Vitamin B-12 is necessary for:
- building genetic material
- building red blood cells
Deficiencies : Vitamin B-12 deficiency (not enough) can result in:
Overdose : Vitamin B-12 overdose (too much) can result in:
- failure to absorb other B vitamins
|
|
|
|
Sign up for our periodic newsletter to get the latest tips, tricks, hints, help, recipes, site updates, and much more.
|
|
|
|