Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin

What it does for you

• Essential for the formation of red blood cells. Provides energy and helps keep the nervous system healthy

Natural sources

• Found naturally only in animal products like meat, liver, kidney, eggs and cheese

How much do you need?

• Adult – 1 mcg

• Child (7–10 years) – 1.0 mcg

• Teenager (11–14 years) – 1.2 mcg

• Pregnant woman – 1.5 mcg

What to look out for

• Destroyed by light and heat. Vegetarians and vegans – especially pregnant vegan women – are at high risk of not getting enough vitamin B12