Keywords
FCS8700
vitamins
nutrients
vegan
vegetarian
B-vitamins
pernicious anemia
How to Cite
Abstract
Vitamin B12 works with folate, another B vitamin, to make DNA, our body's genetic material. B12 is needed for proper formation of red blood cells and protection of nerve cells. This 2-page fact sheet discusses vitamin B12 requirements, ways to get enough vitamin B12, and effects of vitamin B12 deficiency. Written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, revised January 2018.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy214
References
Otten, J. J., Hellwig, J. P., & Meyers, L. D. (2006). Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington, D.C.: The National Academies Press.
USDA ARS. (n.d.). USDA Food Composition Databases. Accessed on January 26, 2018. https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list
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