vitamin b12 - cobalamin

• vitamin b12 is used for making red blood cells and keeping the nervous system healthy
• vitamin b12 releases energy from food
• vitamin b12 is using for processing folic acid
• food sources of vitamin b12:

  • liver
  • meat
  • fish
  • milk, cheese
  • eggs
  • yeast
• lack of vitamin b12 causes a type of anaemia called pernicious anaemia
• too little vitamin b12 causes fatigue and depression
• too little vitamin b12 causes long term deficiency can cause damage to the brain and central nervous system
• vegans must supplement their food
• too much vitamin b12 has no toxic side effects