Cobalamin
ビタミンB12
Recommended daily intake: 2.4 μg
A water-soluble vitamin needed for red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis, and essential for maintaining healthy nerve function. It's found only in animal-based foods.
Key benefits and functions
- Supports red blood cell formation
- Aids DNA synthesis
- Helps maintain nerve function
- Supports homocysteine metabolism
Risks of deficiency
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Nerve damage
- Cognitive decline
- Fatigue
Risks of excessive intake
- Toxicity from excess intake is rare
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Top 10 foods richest in Cobalamin
Ranked by Cobalamin per typical serving (compared by how much you actually eat)
Stir-fried liver & Chinese chives
Meat39.6μg/ per serving（180g）
Instant miso soup (shijimi clam)
Seafood36.0μg/ per serving（180g）
Clam (canned, boiled)
Seafood31.9μg/ per serving（50g）
Miso soup with clams
Seafood27.0μg/ per serving（180g）
Canned mackerel (in water)
Seafood22.8μg/ per serving（190g）
Mackerel in miso (canned)
Seafood22.8μg/ per serving（190g）
Sashimi set meal
Seafood20.0μg/ per serving（500g）
Grilled salmon set meal
Seafood20.0μg/ per serving（500g）
Chicken liver (raw)
Meat17.8μg/ per serving（40g）
Pacific saury (grilled)
Seafood17.7μg/ per serving（100g）
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