How many mcg of b12 is recommended daily?

B12, also known as cobalamin, is one of the most essential vitamins required by the human body. It plays a vital role in DNA synthesis and neurological functions. But just how many mcg of B12 does your body need to function at its optimal level?

In this article, we’ll answer all your questions about B12 intake- from daily requirements to common food sources. So grab a seat and get ready for some hearty laughter because things are going to get funny around here.

What is Vitamin B12?

Before diving deep into the world of recommended dietary allowances (RDAs), let’s take a moment to understand what vitamin B12 actually is, shall we?

Vitamin B12 or cobalamin-is naturally found only in animal products such as meat, poultry, eggs, milk etc. If you’re vegan/vegetarian-conscious folks who do not consume animal foods may find it hard to meet their daily requirements; however supplements and fortified foods can be an option. Additionally gut bacteria aid production but research indicates it only satisfies trivial portion our needs.

B-Scuze-moi, where were my manners? Let me start over-

Vitamin-B-twelve, aka good ol’ cobalamin-plays a key role in DNA synthesis & maintenance gene expression (wowzers.) Shoots post-synthesis tips after replication, helps form red blood cells along with maintaining healthy neurological development (psst!your brain thanks you). Vitamin D works synergistically with vitamin D – keepin’ ya neurons firing on all cylinders while supporting lower risk factors associated with prenatal psychiatric disorders.A real MVP this vitamin appears

What Is The Suggested Amount Of Vitamin Bs That One Should Take In Per Day?

Let’s cut straight down into business: Just how much b-b-b-baritone vitamyneee (aka yummy yum yum, B12) should one take daily?

The amount of b12 intake required is primarily divided by two factors:

  1. Age
  2. Dietary needs

However, it’s crucial to note that these requirements may differ for people with certain medical conditions or prescribed medications-consult professions before supplementing.

By Age

According to the National Institute of Health(NIH), Here are some suggested dosage accross different age groups:

  • For Infants 0 to 6 months: Well none really, the concentration in mother’s milk usually covers their requirement seeing as they ain’t seeking out Porterhouses yet!
  • For Infants 7–12 months: Around .5 mcg/day would be sufficient.
  • Children aged between 1 – 3 years,: .9mcg perfecto!
  • Kids from ages ranging from [4 -8yrs]: A magic number here is [gulp!] a whopping 1..2…3 and say three?! Take in about an Mcg(miracle maker)
  • Boys and Girls under “My-Mommy-Said-I-Was-A-Little-Girl/Boy” stage (Nine through thirteen): gulp down about a microgram fifteen cee-diary(day)!
    Concurrently, boys/girls subsequent e-rays(14-18 year olds): Finally coming up into adolescence? No matter what else changes or doesn’t change around you (Hi hormonal + awkward stages) this stays put-like a guardian angel watching over! Suggesting at least [drum rolls…. ]-a hearty chuckle before we resumeeee– They should consume uh-mm mm mmmm-about fulfills Mickey Mouse impersonation quota! One-point-eight-micrograms-per-day(bam!).

For adult ages (Over-Eighteen tiers) recommended intake varies slightly amongst varying countries.

There’s no need to worry/hoe-hum/apprehend, though, as the information in this article abides by the US RDA’s-D.V.’s.

What Are Some Dietary Sources of Vitamin B12?

As mentioned earlier only animal products such as meats, poultry fish eggs and dairy products have significant b-12 presence. But if any valuable readers are true supporters of plant-based eating assortments or vegan/vegetarian followers, there are fortified foods or supplements readily available (Treat yourself like royalty).
Below gives an idea(but not exhaustive)

Food mcg/serving
Clams(3 oz) 84
Beef Liver(1 slice around 81 gms) 47
Fortified cereals/(100gm serving size.) 197-6.5(simpli lemon-easy-peazy!)
Mackerel(seared and cooked): 3 ounces
Lardons muncher please note that Indian,certain asian vegetable pickle etc carry a type which is analogus to active form hence mistakable results may occur.

But hold your breaths times for some great news!

If everything else fails you-Miss self sufficient-could always purchase vitamin B12 supplement tablets/take spoonful’s of liquid d’vitamin, or receive injections if medical professional indicates accurate/necessary.

Oh wow…guess education can be comedic too-hopefully informative? And aren’t we all about staying lighthearted anyways?

Now when someone asks how many micograms one needs(i.e.), impressed bystanders will go ‘wow!’ Am I right?)

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