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18 Food Sources High in Vitamin B12

New Articles: Nutrition February 28, 2018

It is estimated that between 1 and a half up to fifteen percent of the general population in America is deficient in vitamin B12. As a person ages, the chances of becoming vitamin B12 deficient goes up. Some of the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include poor memory, confusion, depression, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, balance problems, and more. If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, you may need to add more vitamin B12 rich foods to your diet.

Vitamin B12 is a vitamin that is essential to the production of red blood cells, nerve function, and a healthy brain. Even a mild case of vitamin B12 deficiency can result in low energy and impaired mental function.

Vitamin B12 has many benefits including reducing depression, boosting energy, lowering neurological degeneration, and reducing sugar cravings. This is one of the B vitamins that you want to make sure that you do not fall short on. Here are 18 food sources that are high in vitamin B12.

1. Tuna

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Tuna either canned or grilled is full of many great nutrients that your body needs in order to survive. It offers omega 3s and is a great source of protein. In addition, tuna has a lot of vitamin B12. In fact, just one three ounce serving offers an entire day’s worth of vitamin B12. It is a good idea to add about 12 ounces of some type of fatty fish to your diet each week in order to ensure that you are getting the key nutrients that your body needs.

Canned tuna can be eaten cold or mixed with some veggies or even added to a salad for a nutritious lunch or dinner. You can also purchase fresh tuna and bake it, broil it, or fry it. There are many different ways that you can eat tuna, which makes it easy to add to any diet.

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