Vitamin B12 Description

Description:

A water soluble vitamin. Essential for recycling certain important enzymes in the body to maintain health of blood, nerve and other cells.

Food Source:

Meat, liver, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, fortified breakfast cereals.

Intake:

EU Labelling RDA: 1mcg

Deficiency Symptoms:

Sore tongue, tiredness, memory, lack of concentration and anaemia.

Who might Benefit from supplements:

Pregnant and breast-feeding women and older people (over 55). Since vitamin B12 is not found in plant foods unless fortified (eg breakfast cereal), vegans are likely to benefit.

Side Effects/Precautions:

None known. Upper safe level: 3000mg (long and short term - no adverse effect established).