Does every edible insect have vitamin B12?
Yes, insects have high level of Vitamin B12 it is estimated that they have the higest amount of vitamin D per 100 grams in powdered state.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Patients with B12 levels below 200 pg/mL are considered deficient or low.
A serum vitamin B12 level between 200 pg/mL and 900 pg/mL is considered normal, however, values ranging between 300 to 350 pg/mL is recognised as a marker for a desirable status in the elderly.
This is because vegetarians and vegans are at a risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Additionally, it has been reported that 1.5 to 15% people globally have vitamin B12 deficiency.
High levels of serum cobalmin may be a sign of a serious, even life-threatening, disease. Hematologic disorders like chronic myelogeneous leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, polycythemia vera and also the hypereosinophilic syndrome can result in elevated levels of cobalamin. You are recommended to check with a doctor.
One can improve B12 by consuming all dairy products (milk, curd, cheese) are a good source of Vitamin B12. In addition, one can include red meat once a week to boost vitamin B 12 intake
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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