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Meat, eggs, and dairy produce are rich sources and dietary deficiency is unlikely except among vegans.

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What food contains B2 b6 and b12?

Foods that contain B2 are dairy products. Foods that contain B6 are meat and poultry. Some foods that contain B12 are shellfish, liver, and soy.


Where can I find info on b12 diet online?

Vitamin B12 deficiency is when there is a low blood level of vitamin B12. If it is left untreated, it can cause damage to nervous tissue. There is a wealth of information regarding B12 deficiency on the Wikipedia site.


What vitamin occurs only in foods of animal origin?

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What is the importance of vitsmin b6 and b12?

Vitamins b6 and b12 support your bodyâ??s metabolism and produces neurotransmitters and red blood cells. Vitamins b6 and b12 are seldom a deficiency, as they are found in a multitude of foods.


What foods can help cure my vitamin b12 deficiency?

Vitamin B12 is found in foods of animal origin (meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products) so most people get enough from the foods they eat; however, some individuals can't absorb it. Normally, when you eat food, the hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes in your stomach release vitamin B12. Then the free vitamin B12 combines with a substance called intrinsic factor, which helps your small intestine absorb it.


Can the accidental ingestion of insect larvae provide vitamin B12 in a vegan diet?

I really believe that the B12 thing is exaggerated. How many vegans with pernicious anemia are there? You can get B12 from supplements and foods such as nutritional yeast, seaweed, and miso.


What is the SR B12 blood test for?

The SR B12 blood test measures the levels of vitamin B12 in your blood. It is used to diagnose vitamin B12 deficiency, which can lead to symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and nerve problems. Low levels of vitamin B12 can be caused by conditions like pernicious anemia, malabsorption issues, or a diet lacking in B12-rich foods.


Why could acquiring sufficient vitamin B-12 from the diet be a problem for vegans?

It is easy for vegans to get enough enough vitamin B12. There are lots of vegan B12 supplements and fortified foods. Also, nutritional yeast is a delicious ingredient that is high in B12.


What are some plant-based sources of B12?

Plant-based sources of B12 include fortified foods like plant-based milks, cereals, and nutritional yeast. Some algae and seaweed products may also contain B12, but it's important to check labels for accuracy.


What are the benefits of taking b12?

The B vitamins are water soluble, which means that what is not used immediately by the body is excreted in the urine vitamin B12 can be stored in the liver for a long time. Vitamin B12 is available in certain food sources, such as meat, dairy and eggs. If you are a vegetarian, or don't consume these foods in high amounts, you should take a vitamin B12 supplement to prevent a deficiency.


Whats out there to eat that has lots of b12 Or the most b12 Should I just buy b12 pills Should I take estrogen pills as well to balance things?

The foods that are highest in B12 are shellfish; liver, especially beef liver; fish such as herring, smoked salmon, and tuna; soy products like tofu, and the type of cereals that are fortified with vitamin B12 such as All Bran. You should not take estrogen pills without checking with your doctor. Any excess vitamin B12 leaves the body or is stored by the liver for when you need it.


What is the recommended treatment for pernicious anemia?

Pernicious anemia can be treated with injections of vitamin B12, and possibly with B12 vitamin pills. Pernicious anemia is a vitamin B12 deficiency disease, B12 is required to make healthy red blood cells and can normally be obtained from animal based foods, including, meats, fish, dairy products and eggs (but not plant foods), however, when people choose not to eat animal products, vegans for instance, they may suffer a B12 deficiency. Also, inadequate absorption can occur when there is an insufficient amount of a specific protein referred to as "intrinsic factor" in the body that is normally released by stomach cells.