" Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause depression, poor memory and confusion."
What is Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient for the maintenance of healthy nervous system and brain function. Our body also needs this water-soluble vitamin to produce DNA and blood cells.
What is The Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of Vitamin B12?
The recommended daily intake for adults is 2.4 mcg (microgram), however, pregnant and breastfeeding women need between 2.6 and 2.8 mcg of vitamin B12 per day.
The Sources of Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal foods such as beef liver, clams, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk and other dairy products.
Fruits and vegetables don't contain vitamin B12. In fact, we can't get vitamin B12 from any of plant-based foods unless it is fortified with this vitamin. Every vegan and vegetarian should take a vitamin B12 supplement or eat vitamin B12 fortified foods to get the recommended daily intake of this essential vitamin.
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Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
If you don't get enough vitamin B12 from your diet, you may get these following symptoms:
- tiredness, weakness or lightheadedness
- pale skin
- constipation or diarrhoea
- loss of appetite
- nerve problems like numbness or tingling, loss of balance or unsteadiness
- mental problems such as depression and confusion
- poor memory
- soreness of the mouth or tongue
- loss of vision
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