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Page 14 | Abby's Magazine | www.AbbysMag.com Have you ever stood in front of the supplement shelf at your local health food store, completely overwhelmed as to which vitamins you actually need? Believe us; we get it. Here are tips forgetting to know one of the small – but very important – vitamins: vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 has become very popular in recent years, even being added to products like energy drinks. But what is vitamin B12? Where can you find it? And how do you know if you need more? We've heard your questions and summarized the science so you can be more informed about this mighty little vitamin. KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Vitamin B12 helps keep nerve and blood cells healthy and is involved in DNA synthesis and renewal.* The body cannot make it on its own, so must get it from food or supplements. • Although many animal foods contain vitamin B12, many people are still at a risk of being deficient. Taking a supplement is an easy way to get your daily dose of vitamin B12. WHAT IS VITAMIN B12, AND WHAT DOES IT DO? Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and is involved with DNA synthesis and renewal.* Like most vitamins, the body can't make vitamin B12 on its own and must get it from food or supplements. WHICH FOODS CONTAIN VITAMIN B12? Vitamin B12 is found in a wide variety of animal foods and is added to some fortified foods. Most plants – other than algae – do not have any vitamin B12 unless they are fortified with it. The best sources of vitamin B12 are beef liver and clams. Fish, meat, poultry, eggs, and other dairy products contain some vitamin B12 as well. Because most plants do not make vitamin B12, those who subscribe to a plant-based diet may need more vitamin B12 if they don't eat grains that have been fortified with the vitamin or take a vitamin supplement. OUR FAVORITE VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENTS Vitamin B12 supplements are an easy way to ensure that you are getting the vitamin B12 you need. ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH Let's take a look at a few of our favorites: Solgar® Sublingual Liquid B12 In an easy-to-take liquid formula, this B12 provides a great solution for anyone who has difficulty swallowing pills or capsules. The liquid formula is easily absorbed by the digestive tract and offers 2000 mcg of vitamin B12, as well as seven other essential B-vitamins. Solgar® Vitamin B12 Nuggets This formula supports energy metabolism and a healthy nervous system* and is 100% vegan, non-GMO, gluten- free, dairy-free, and kosher! Solgar® Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) Methylcobalamin is the active, coenzyme form of vitamin B12. While the body can readily absorb Vitamin B12 as cobalamin, it must further convert it to a coenzyme form, methylcobalamin, to become metabolically active. In this form, it is bioidentical to one of the two active forms found in the body. This body-ready vitamin B12 is suitable for vegans and comes in a convenient nugget-form. SUMMING IT UP Although it is found in a variety of animal products, many people still may need more vitamin B12. Taking a vitamin B12 supplement if necessary, can help make sure you aren't missing out on this important vitamin. For more quick tips on health and wellness, don't forget to follow us on Instagram! (@solgar)