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Wherefrom can Vegetarians and vegans get B12 vitamin since they consume only vegetables and dairy products?
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Vitamin B12 is most commonly present in milk and milk products. But, for persons who even avoid milk products and also don't eat vitamin B12 fortefied foods then they are at high chance for getting B12 deficiency. B12 deficiency can manifest as weakness and breathlessness due to anemia. So it's advisable to have B12 supplements in diet for elderly people and who are complete vegetarian.
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Hello, There are some fortified cereals and millets available which can provide regular supply of vitamin B12 .Vitamin B12 is needed by human body in negligible amounts.Supplements might also be needed.
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