Water Soluble
Stores: Years
Stored in:
Summary
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is required for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. It is the only B vitamin that the body can store in large amounts.
Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal products, including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products. It is generally not present in plant foods, but fortified breakfast cereals are a readily available source of vitamin B12 with high bioavailability.
Key Benefits
1
Keeps nerve and blood cells healthy.
2
Helps make DNA.
3
Prevents megaloblastic anemia.
