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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 necessary for
- the formation of blood cells and nerves
A deficiency of vitamin B12 lead to:
- pernicious anaemia
- nerve damage
High intake of vitamin B12 appears to have no toxic effects.
Good Sources of Vitamin B12
| Food / 100g | Amount (µg) |
| Lamb's liver | 54 |
| Oyster, shelled weight | 17 |
| Grilled herring | 15 |
| Rabbit meat | 10 |
| Steamed scallops | 9 |
| Cooked prawns | 8 |
| lean beef | 2 |
µ = one millionth, 0.000001
Recommended Intakes for Adults:
UK Reference Nutrient Intakes (RNI) - 1.5µg
USA Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) - 2.4µg