Vitamin B12
What is vitamin B12?
B12 (cobalamin), although water soluble, can be stored by the body.
Good sources of B12 include:
animal derived foods: oily fish, eggs, oysters, tuna, cottage cheese, turkey and chicken. Vegetarians and in particular vegans may benefit from a B12 supplement
The key functions of vitamin B12 are:
healthy immune system
healthy energy yielding metabolism
contributes to normal neurological and
psychological functions
Why vitamin B12 is important for children’s health?
Vitamin B12 contributes to the release of energy from food and is important for a healthy nervous system. It can also help normal energy yielding metabolism and be important in maintaining a healthy immune system.
