Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is also called "the king of vitamins. It is a water-soluble vitamin that we get mainly from animal products. As more and more people adopt a vegetarian diet, deficiencies are rapidly increasing. To prevent (or fix) that, we bring to your attention everything you want to know about this vitamin!

Functions of vitamin B12

Om te beginnen hebben we de belangrijkste functies van vitamine B12 voor je op een rijtje gezet. Vitamine B12:

• Supports the production of red blood cells
• Is good for the cell division process
• Promotes energy metabolism
• Has a positive effect on the immune system
• Is good for memory
• Contributes to learning performance/ability
• Contributes extra energy for fatigue/fatigue
• Has a positive effect on nervous system function

In short; vitamin B12 is a rather important, essential vitamin. But how do you make sure you get enough?

Sources of vitamin B12

Per dag heb je (bij een goed functionerend immuunsysteem) minimaal 2,8 microgram vitamine B12 nodig. We vinden de vitamine voornamelijk in dierlijke voeding; denk hier,/bij aan lever, biefstuk en kipfilet. Maar ook in vis -en zuivelproducten vinden we vitamine B12; makreel, tonijn, zalm, sardines, volle melk en volle yoghurt zijn allemaal bronnen van vitamine B12.

By the way, this does not mean that all of these foods are optimal for your health. In general, dairy products have a negative impact on our digestion. We also prefer not to eat too much meat. For vegans, getting enough vitamin B12 from food is impossible anyway.