This is a vitamin produced by bacteria. It is necessary for cell division, making DNA, and blood formation. It is important for vegans to add this water soluble vitamin into our diet, either through foods that are fortified with B12 or through supplements. 5-10 micrograms per day. If you take more than that, it won’t all be absorbed, so make sure to take it regularly. You don’t need a whole lot of it, but deficiency in this vitamin can cause anemia and even nerve damage.
for more info, check out some links:
http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/b12.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-B12/NS_patient-vitaminb12
Tina R. Clark Says:
“This is a vitamin produced by bacteria. It is necessary for cell division, making DNA, and blood formation. It is important for vegans to add this water soluble vitamin into our diet, either through foods that are fortified with B12 or through supplements. 5-10 micrograms per day.”
Yes, most of the affected of b12 deficiency are those vegetarians. This can be treated by taking supplements and injection. My doctor friend recommend this spray http://products.mercola.com/vitamin-b12-spray/ rather that taking supplements and injection.
November 11th, 2011 at 1:05 am