Vitamin B12
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Males and females over the age of 14: 2.4 mg
The best sources for vitamin B12 include fish, poultry, meat, eggs, & dairy products.
Vitamin B12 promotes proper red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis and neurological function.
15% of the general population is deficient in B12. Symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency include anemia, weakness, fatigue, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, constipation, weight loss, and loss of appetite. Numbness as well as tingling of the hands and feet are examples of the neurological symptoms which can occur due to a deficiency.