Vitamin B12 is a very important vitamin for the body. It helps in many important functions. It helps in making red blood cells, keeping nerves healthy, converting food into energy in the body. Its deficiency can cause anemia, weakness, tiredness and shortness of breath, tingling or numbness in hands and feet, difficulty in maintaining balance, memory loss, depression and mental fatigue, burning sensation in the mouth or red tongue and can affect eyesight. Vitamin B12 is mostly found in meat but you can also eat some vegetarian things for it.

Why is Vitamin B12 important?

Vitamin B12 is a very important vitamin for the body. It helps in many important functions. It helps in making red blood cells, keeping nerves healthy, converting food into energy in the body. Its deficiency can cause anemia, weakness, tiredness and shortness of breath, tingling or numbness in hands and feet, difficulty in maintaining balance, memory loss, depression and mental fatigue, burning sensation in the mouth or red tongue and can affect eyesight. Vitamin B12 is mostly found in meat but you can also eat some vegetarian things for it.

Dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt)

They are naturally rich in vitamin B12 and are a staple source for vegetarians.

Fortified tofu and soy products

They are rich in protein and are often fortified with B12, providing a double benefit.

Mushrooms

Some types of mushrooms contain small amounts of B12, making them a great nutritional addition to your diet.

Tempeh

It may contain small amounts of B12 due to its fermentation. It is rich in protein and nutrients.

Nutritional Yeast

This vegan-friendly powder tastes a bit like cheese and is often fortified with B12, so is a favorite among those on a plant-based diet.

Fortified Plant-Based Milk

A great alternative to milk that is fortified wit

h vitamin B12. You can add this to your smoothie or coffee every day.

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