What Is It?
Vitamin B12 or Cobalamine is a water soluble vitamin that helps in DNA synthesis and energy metabolism.
Why is it important?
Vitamin B-12 is essential for brain development and cognitive function. It helps in the formation of red blood cells and in the maintenance of the central nervous system. Also, it keeps the body’s nerve, blood cells and the genetic material in all cells and helps prevent a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia that makes people tired and weak.
How much is needed?
1 – 3 years old
1.2 μg day
4 – 6 years old
1.2 μg/ day
7 – 9 years old
2.2 μg/ day
10 – 12 years Boys
2.2 μg/ day
10 – 12 years Girls
2.2 μg/ day
Which foods is it sourced from?
Cooked beef liver
85 gms
71 mcg
Cooked whole egg
1 large
0.5 mcg
Salmon
85 gms
2.6 mcg
Cheddar cheese
43 gms
0.5 mcg
