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Health, like charity, starts at home.
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For healthy blood!
Beneficial Effects of Cobalamin:
- prevents pernicious anemia as long as the stomach secretes the intrinsic factor*
- aids in the synthesis of DNA
- speeds the conduction of impulses along nerves
- important to brain health and memory
Vitamin B12 deficiency can result in depression.
Cobalamin Content of Selected Foods in Micrograms per 31/2-oz.
| Liver, lamb |
104.0 |
Trout |
5.0 |
| Clams |
98.0 |
Salmon, fresh |
4.0 |
| Liver, beef |
80.0 |
Tuna, fresh |
3.0 |
| Kidneys, lamb |
63.0 |
Lamb |
2.1 |
| Liver, calf |
60.0 |
Eggs |
2.0 |
| Kidneys, beef |
31.0 |
Whey, dried |
2.0 |
| Liver, chicken |
25.0 |
Beef, lean |
1.8 |
| Oysters |
18.0 |
Edam, cheese |
1.8 |
| Sardines |
17.0 |
Swiss cheese |
1.8 |
Recommended Dietary Allowance of Cobalamin
| Group |
Mcg. |
| Infants under 6 months |
0.3 |
| 6-12 months |
0.5 |
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| Children |
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| 1-3 years |
0.7 |
| 4-6 years |
1.0 |
| 7-10 years |
1.4 |
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| Young Adults and Adults |
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| 11+ years |
2.0 |
| Pregnant females* |
2.2 |
| Nursing females* |
2.1 |
Commonly prescribed drugs that can deplete vitamin B12
- aminoglycosides
- phenytoin
- biguanides
- corticosteroids
- zidovudine, and other related antiviral drugs
- the "fibrate" cholesterol-lowering drugs
- bile acid sequestrants
- timed release potassium chloride tablets
- oral contraceptives
- colchicine
- H-2 receptor antagonists
- proton pump inhibitors
Who Will Benefit From Cobalamin Supplementation?
All women and men

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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