Vitamin B12

Basics

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluuble vitamin that is stored in the liver.

Benefits

It helps maintain healty nerve cells, aids in the production of DNA and RNA, essential for the production of blood platelets and red and white blood cells.

Sources

liver, tuna, cottage cheese, ygurt and eggs; animal products are the principal food sources of vitamin B12.

Deficiency

fatigue, weakness, nausea, constipation,flatulence(gas), loss of appetite, and weight loss.