Vitamin B12 Cobalamin

Category:
Vitamins

Type:
Water Soluble

Forms/Names:
Vitamin B12, Cobalamin

Functions:
Red blood cell formation, nervous system maintenance

Deficiencies:
Anemia, nerve degeneration, paralysis, smooth tongue, fatigue, dementia, depression

Toxicity:
None known

Recommended Intakes:
RDAs:
(Strict vegetarians should consult a physician or RD for B12 supplements)
2.0 ?g/day for adolescents and adults
2.2 ?g/d during pregnancy
2.6 ?g/d during lactation
1.4 ?g/d for children, ages 7-10
1.0 ?g/d for children, ages 4-6
1.0 ?g/d for children, ages 1-3
0.5 ?g/d for infants six months to one year
0.3 ?g/d for infants birth to six months

Food Sources:
Meats, fish, poultry, milk, eggs, yeast, cheese