Which are the sources of vitamin B12?
All dairy products are a good source of Vitamin B12. In addition, one can include red meat once a week to boost vitamin B 12 intake
Last updated on 23 May 2023
This is not yet known but vitamin B12 does contain cobalt so it can have slight paramagnetic properties.
Patients with B12 levels below 200 pg/mL are considered deficient or low.
Yes, vitamin B12 can be taken on an empty stomach as it is a water soluble vitamin, it does not require food for better absorption of this vitamin. It can be taken 30 mins before meals or 2 hours post meals.
This is because vegetarians and vegans are at a risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Additionally, it has been reported that 1.5 to 15% people globally have vitamin B12 deficiency.
When proton pump inhibitors are taken for more than two years, it has been associated with depletion of vitamin B12.
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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