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Nutrient in Focus - B12
HEALTH DEVINE Dietitian - Contact Peter St Henry Ph. (07) 4125 6760
Nutrient in Focus:
Name: Vitamin B12
Sources: Animal products only, if vegan - need supplements.
Examples: tuna 85g = 2.5ug, eggs = .5ug, 100g meat = 2.4ug, milk 1 glass = 1ug
How much we need: 2ug (micrograms a day - not much)
Benefits: DNA and nervous tissue synthesis and protection (reduce cancer risk)
Reduces homocysteine levels (good for the heart).
Prevents anaemia
Name: Vitamin B12
Sources: Animal products only, if vegan - need supplements.
Examples: tuna 85g = 2.5ug, eggs = .5ug, 100g meat = 2.4ug, milk 1 glass = 1ug
How much we need: 2ug (micrograms a day - not much)
Benefits: DNA and nervous tissue synthesis and protection (reduce cancer risk)
Reduces homocysteine levels (good for the heart).
Prevents anaemia
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