Vitamin B12: Essential for Health 🩸🧠
Vitamin B12 is crucial for red blood cell formation, brain function, and DNA synthesis.
Found in animal-based foods 🥛🍳🐟, those on vegan diets need fortified foods or supplements 💊.
Deficiency can cause anemia, neurological issues, and cognitive decline ⚠️.
High-risk groups include vegans, vegetarians, older adults, and individuals with malabsorption conditions 🏥.
Maternal deficiency affects fetal development 🤰👶.
Absorption declines with age, and severe cases (e.g., pernicious anemia) may require high-dose supplements or injections 🚑.
Research on its role in preventing cognitive decline remains inconclusive 🤔.
