How much b12 is normal?

It’s a question that has plagued scientists, nutritionists, and vegans alike. Just how much B12 do we need to be considered “normal”? As with all things in life, the answer isn’t straightforward. Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride as we delve into the world of vitamin B12.

What is Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that our bodies need but can’t make on their own. It plays a vital role in making DNA and red blood cells, as well as keeping our nervous system functioning correctly.

But your body doesn’t just need any old type of B12; it needs cobalamin – this fancy-pants name means it contains cobalt (I know you were dying to know). The good news is that humans only require 2.4 micrograms (mcg) per day! Easy peasy!

But Wait… There’s More

As usual, there are loopholes when it comes to consuming enough nutrients like cobalamin (don’t say I didn’t warn you).

  1. If you’re over fifty years old or have trouble absorbing vitamins due to gastrointestinal issues such as Crohn’s disease or Celiac disease —dun dun dun—you probably won’t get enough from food alone.
  2. Vegans beware! Your diet might be lacking because most sources primarily come from animal-based foods like meat (ugh), dairy products (double ugh), eggs (mehh) and fish like salmon or tuna (I guess it could be worse).

Now what? Let me introduce you to one famed supplement: the fortified cereal box, everyone’s favorite!

Fortified breakfast cereals provide ample amounts of vitamin b- twelve especially if consumed at proper serving sizes each morning–about 100% of the daily recommended amount. However, eating cereal all day, every day just won’t work.

How Much is Too Much?

Remember how I said there weren’t straightforward answers? Here we go again. TBH it seems like everything in the nutrition world comes with a disclaimer: “it depends.”

Fortunately, excessive amounts of B12 don’t appear to be harmful (huzzah!) The Institute of Medicine recommends adults over eighteen years old not exceed 3 mg daily supplement use so that’s pretty much where the buck stops for healthy individuals.

Additionally—drumroll please , by taking larger doses we can still absorb nearly as much as smaller quantities – and our bodies usually excrete any excess B12 through your urine once they’ve reached saturation point.So no need to worry about more than you need getting absorbed!

Conclusion

All jokes aside everyone needs at least some vitamin b twelve (Yes, even you vegans!). It won’t hurt to eat too much but then again there isn’t really a compelling reason why one should do this either.

In summary, ensuring adequate amounts for health is essential in preventing anemia or lower extremity nerve damage associated widespread across global populations; particularly considering certain dietary restrictions such as Pernicious Anemia may soon become mainstay practices amongst communities around us. Hence consuming fortified foods or supplements might also be an option if undergoing medical treatment under professional guidance – especially if following special diets excluding animal products

Don’t forget —-> You’re fabulous!

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