What is vitamin B12 and what is it for?

Surely you have heard many times that foods that have vitamin B12 are important in your diet. However, you probably don’t know what it is, what it is for and how to obtain it naturally. I will tell you more about vitamin B12 so you know why it is important. What is vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is a soluble vitamin that plays an important role in your body to: • Make the synthesis of your DNA • Produce energy • Maintain the health of your nerve cells • Form and regenerate red blood cell cells • Fulfill neurological functions What is it for? This nutrient has many benefits to prevent: • Heart disease • Neurocognitive disorders • Coordination problems • Neurological damage • Vision loss • Infertility • Neurological defects in babies How do I get it? The main sources of this vitamin are: • Fish and shellfish. Within this group of foods, clams stand out for their high content of vitamin B12 (98 micrograms per 100 grams). Sardines, salmon and, in general, oily fish are also the richest sources of this nutrient. • Viscera. These parts of different animals, such as the liver and kidneys, are rich in vitamin B12. • Meat. Especially beef and lamb. • Egg. Egg yolk contains 2 micrograms of vitamin B12 per 100 grams. • Dairy. Especially cheeses, such as Swiss and Parmesan, are rich in this vitamin. For vegetarians and vegans, the best option to obtain vitamin B12 is through fortified foods or supplements. Include it in your daily diet to stay healthy and improve your activities because e is not only essential for maintaining healthy neurons and blood cells, but also cures diseases such as anemia. If you want more information on nutrition and health topics, or need advice to find the healthiest eating plan to help you lose weight, click here.