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The unequalled Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is essential for the creation of red blood cells, nervous system function and also for children growth and development. People who suffer vitamin B12 deficiency are characterized by a lack of appetite, fatigue, lack of resistance to infections and offen  even cause irreparable nerves damage.

This vitamin exists in meat, eggs and dairy products only, so there is no way for vegetarians to get it in their food . While there are products that B12 is added to proactively, it is not clear at all  whether the human body can effectively absorb it.

B12 dificiency is developed slowly (sometimes over the years), so it is necessary to periodically monitor it.

Vegetarians who eat eggs and dairy products receive a certain amount of B12 in their food. In any case have to track and use supplements or injections, as needed under a doctor instruction.


Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Iron in mcg:



Age Male Female
up to 6 months 0.4 0.4
up to 12 months 0.5 0.5
up to 3 years 0.9 0.9
up to 8 years 1.2 1.2
up to 13 years 1.8 1.8
14 and over 2.4 2.4



Vegeterian food sources of Vitamin B12 may be only Fortified breakfast cereals. For % Daily Value see the outer packaging for specifications.




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