Vitamin B12 is needed for the formation of red blood cells and is an important component for the normal functioning of the brain and nerve cells. Also known as Cobalamin, Vitamin B12 is found naturally in animal foods.
A person should get at least 2.4 micrograms of vitamin B12 per day. During pregnancy and lactation, these amounts should be increased to 2.6 micrograms and 2.8 micrograms, respectively, according to a report from Harvard Medical School.
Vitamin B12 is found abundantly in fish, liver, red meat, eggs, poultry, dairy products such as milk, fortified nutritional yeast and fortified breakfast cereals.
Insufficient intake of animal products, lack of intrinsic factor that facilitates vitamin absorption, low acidity in stomach due to any biological reason or due to any other medication and any digestive disorder Other are some reasons why vitamin B12 deficiency in the body.
