Vitamin B 12 enables new cell formation in the human body, makes the old cells regenerate and maintains the nerve cells and red blood cells. This particular vitamin attaches to the proteins in food and when it’s released, it bonds with intrinsic factor (glycoprotein), a substance that allows our intestines to absorb vitamin B 12 better.
Consumption
There is a recommended daily amount of vitamin B12. Here’s how much vitamin B 12 you should be consuming:
- 0 to 6 months- males and females is 0.4 mcg/day;
- 7 to 12 months- males and females is 0.5 mcg/day.
The Recommended Dietary Allowance for this vitamin is:
Best Sources of Vitamin B12
It can be found in breakfast cereals and animal foods.
Here is the chart the shows which foods contain the most B12
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