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Vitamin
B12 is essential for the creation of red blood cells,
nervous
system
function and also for children growth and development. People who
suffer vitamin B12 deficiency are characterized by a lack of appetite,
fatigue, lack of resistance to infections and offen even
cause irreparable nerves damage.
This vitamin exists in meat, eggs and dairy products only, so there is
no way for vegetarians to get it in their food .
While there are
products that B12 is added to proactively, it is not clear at
all whether the human body can effectively absorb it.
B12 dificiency is developed slowly (sometimes over the years), so it is
necessary to periodically monitor it.
Vegetarians who eat eggs and dairy products receive a certain amount of
B12 in their food. In any case have to track and use supplements or
injections, as needed under a doctor instruction.
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Iron in mcg:
| Age |
Male |
Female |
| up to 6 months |
0.4 |
0.4 |
| up to 12 months |
0.5 |
0.5 |
| up to 3 years |
0.9 |
0.9 |
| up to 8 years |
1.2 |
1.2 |
| up to 13 years |
1.8 |
1.8 |
| 14 and over |
2.4 |
2.4 |
Vegeterian food sources of Vitamin B12 may be only Fortified breakfast
cereals. For % Daily Value see the outer
packaging for specifications.
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