Vitamin B12 Deficiency
The right diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.
| Recommendation | Why | Get started |
|---|---|---|
| Eat foods high in vitamin B12 | Even small amounts of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products supply sufficient amounts of vitamin B12 for healthy people. | |
| Add B12 to your vegan diet | If you follow a strict vegan diet, take a daily B12 supplement of at least 2.4 mcg. | |
| Take supplements if you have low stomach acid or malabsorption | People who have a vitamin B12 deficiency due to malabsorption or low stomach acid need to depend on high amounts of vitamin B12 from supplements and not the smaller amounts found in food. |
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