B12 (cobalamin)

EU RDA (1) Per Day
European Union Recommended Daily Amounts for Nutritional Labelling of Food Products.
1.0 µg

Best Sources
Meats, seafood and milk products.

Functions
Aids cell development, functioning of the nervous system and the metabolism of protein and fat.

Deficency Symptons
Anaemia, nervousness, fatigue, and, in some cases, neuritis and brain degeneration.

Toxic? (4)
No toxic effects reported.

Tips
Roast or grill meat and fish.

Did you know?
Vegetarians who do not eat any animal products may need a supplement.

Definitions
EU RDA - European Union Recommended Daily Amounts. These are the values used for vitamins for the nutritional labelling of food products.

Sources
EU RDA - Directive, 90/496/EEC, 1990.
Also information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the American Institute for Cancer Research, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

(1) EU RDA - European Union Recommended Daily Amounts for Nutritional Labelling of Food Products.

(2) Safe intake per day.

(3) There is no EU RDA for vitamin K.

(4) Note that some vitamins in large or very large excess could produce toxic symptoms. Always keep to the recommended dosage as advised by your doctor or medical advisor.

Source:
The European Food Information Council