How to prevent yourself from vitamin B12 deficiency
It is possible to prevent this deficiency by increasing the amount of B12 in your diet. Just try adding more of these foods to your meals:
- Beef, liver, and chicken;
- Fish and shellfish such as trout, salmon, tuna fish, and clams;
- Fortified cereal;
- Low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese;
- Eggs.
If you have a condition which doesn`t allow for normal B12 absorption or if you stick to vegetarian/vegan diet, there are a several options for you. First, you can take vitamin B12 in a multivitamin or other supplement form (tablets/capsules or spray). Second, you can try out foods fortified with vitamin B12, which may include: plant milk (such as soy, almond, oat, cashew, and coconut milk), breakfast cereals, margarine and spreads, nutritional yeast, tofu, fruit juice, and dairy-free yogurt.
Experiencing any of the symptoms listed above is a sign for you to see a doctor and get tested for vitamin B12 deficiency. It’s best to have regular check-ups to catch any possible ailment or deficiency.
