Healthy morning,
If you have low
vitamin B12 levels, it’s essential to address this with both dietary changes and if needed supplementations .
Dietary sources of vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 naturally found in animal products
1. Meat and Poultry
2. Fish and seafood
3. Dairy products
4. Eggs
5. Fortified foods ( for vegan and vegetarian)
6.
Liver
Animal liver particularly beef liver is one of most
Concentrated vitamin B12 source.
Supplements for vitamin B12
1. Oral vitamin B12 supplements
Cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin are two common forms of vitamin B12 found in supplements.
Dosage : 500-1000 mcg per day
2. Vitamin B12 injections:
Recommended if vitamin B12 is very low level
3. B12 fortified products:
For vegetarians or vegans, opting for B12 fortified nutritional yeast or plant based milk can help maintain
Levels.
4. Multivitamin with B12 :
Some multivitamin contain vitamin B12 , but dosage.
Typically, lower than standalone supplements. To
Ensure it has an adequate amount of vitamin B12
Lifestyle considerations:
Digestion issues:
If you’re any digestive issues, such as stomach acid, or conditions like celiac disease it may affect your ability to absorb vitamin B12 food .
Regular testing:
Regular blood test to monitor your B12 levels and see how your responding to dietary changes and supplements
Will help manage the deficiency effectively.