Vitamin B12 dosage The average recommended daily amounts, measured in micrograms, vary by age: Infants up to age 6 months: 0.4 micrograms Babies aged 7-12 months: 0.5 micrograms Children aged 1-3 years: 0.9 micrograms Kids aged 4-8 years: 1.2 micrograms Children aged 9-13 years: 1.8 micrograms Teens aged 14-18 years: 2.4 micrograms Adults (19+ years): 2.4 micrograms Pregnant: 2.6 micrograms Breastfeeding: 2.8 micrograms Vitamin B12 foods You can get vitamin B12 from animal products, which have it naturally, or from foods that have been fortified with it
Increased energy and focus B12 plays a key role in converting food into energy
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It is also advised to avoid mega doses of pyridoxine in pregnant or breastfeeding patients unless necessary, since safety data for doses beyond the recommended dietary allowance are limited
Sources of Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally found in shellfish, fish and other animal products including liver, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and other dairy products