apollo
Online Doctor Consultation & Medicines
  • Login
  1. Home
  2. Lab-Tests specific Q&A
  3. VITAMIN B12
  4. Digestive System

  5. How do I get vitamin B12 from food?

How do I get vitamin B12 from food?

How do I get vitamin B12 from food?

Vitamin B12 is naturally present in foods of animal origin, including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. In addition, fortified breakfast cereals and fortified nutritional meals.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

Share

Related Questions

How quickly can you increase B12?

You are recommended to check with a doctor. You can either take cynocobalmin tablets or hydroxocobalamin injections to boost your vitamin B12 levels. In addition take a protein rich diet comprising of dairy, poultry and meat to increase your B12 naturally.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

Share

What is the normal range of vitamin B12?

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.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

Share

How long does it take for vitamin B12 to leave your system?

Vitamin B 12 stays as a reserve in the body for atleast 2-4 years before the reserves starts depleting.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

Share

Does idli contain vitamin B12?

Yes, idli contains B12.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

Share

How can I reduce my high vitamin B12, i.e. 1484 in amount?

You are recommended to check with a doctor. Otherwise you can drink alcohol in moderation to reduce your B12 levels naturally.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

Share

VITAMIN B12

Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12

  • Reports: Same Day
  • No preparation required
book a lab test

Get medicines delivered in 2 hrs

Access past pharmacy bills for easy reorder.