Common names
* Vitamin B12, Cyanocobalamin, Cobalamin
Recommended Intake
* Males & Females ≥ 19 years: 2.4 ug/day
Because 10 to 30% of older people may malabsorb food-bound B12, it is advisable for those older than 50 years to meet their recommendation mainly by consuming foods fortified with B12 or a supplement containing B12.
What's Vitamin B12 for?
* Helps release energy from carbohydrates, fat, and protein
* Activates the metabolically active form of folate
* Prevents anemia
* Involved in nervous system maintenance, blood cell formation, and bone metabolism
Best Food sources
* Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and milk products
* Found in vitamin B12 fortified foods, such as breakfast cereals
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