What is vitamin B12? Dr. Waseem discusses the importance of this important nutrient.
Vitamin B12 is a fat-soluble vitamin that is readily absorbed in our tissues. The sources of vitamin B12 are meat, cheese, egg, yogurt, etc. The daily requirement for adults is 2.4 mcg. If not fulfilled through diet, vitamin B12 can be supplied to the body through external supplements.
Vitamin B12 is essential for myelin synthesis. Moreover, it is vital for the health of pregnant ladies as vitamin B12 deficiency may cause birth defects in babies.
Deficiency of vitamin B12 is a prominent cause of anemia. Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include fatigue, difficulty in walking, headache and depression, etc.
Why do some people remain deficient of vitamin B12 after taking it in apple amount? Learn everything about vitamin B12 in the above video.
Vitamin B12 | Cause, deficiency, and sources of vitamin B12 | Vitamin B12 absorption | Dr. Waseem
