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The foods richest in vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is essential for cell division and the nervous system.

What are the best foods for this purpose and why as a rule we do not need tablets.

Vitamin B12 represents a whole group of essential vitamins, also called cobalamin. They are important for the production of genetic material, such as cells, i.e., for growth and development the formation of blood corpuscles, the function of the nervous system, the absorption of folic acid and carbohydrates in the diet, Vitamin B12 also plays a role in the metabolism of homocysteine. Homocysteine is considered a risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease

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Foods containing vitamin B12
According to the current state of research, vitamin B12 can be taken from foods such as meat, fish, seafood, eggs and dairy products. Here is a selection of them.
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Beef or veal liver (100g)
60 up to 65 milligrams.
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Lamb liver (100g)
35 milligrams.
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Caviar (100g)
16 milligrams.
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Oysters (100g)
14.5 milligrams.
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Rabbit (100g)
10 milligrams.
Mackerel (100g)
9 milligrams.
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Mussels (100g)
8.5 milligrams.
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