What are the suggestion to improve Vitamin B12 to take steps.

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Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. At your age [ 75 years] some physiological factors which have to be kept in mind are: i. As the age progresses people tend to produce less acid [HCl] called as hypochlorhydria resulting in impaired/slower digestion. [and veggies are most affected by vegetarian diet as it is low in protein which can result in decreased production of HCl] ii. Lactose intolerance. Iii. Vitamin B12 deficiency [intrinsic factor] level also decrease as the age progress and thus they are more prone to atrophic gastritis thus maintain a diet with low glycemic index/low fat. - eat smaller meals regularly and chew food thoroughly. - take a multivitamin which includes B3 and B12. [as it is only found in animal thus non- vegetarian diet is the choice].increase intake of fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. Vitamin B1 deficiency

Munish Sood · Accepted Answer

Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. At your age [ 75 years] some physiological factors which have to be kept in mind are: i. As the age progresses people tend to produce less acid [HCl] called as hypochlorhydria resulting in impaired/slower digestion. [and veggies are most affected by vegetarian diet as it is low in protein which can result in decreased production of HCl] ii. Lactose intolerance. Iii. Vitamin B12 deficiency [intrinsic factor] level also decrease as the age progress and thus they are more prone to atrophic gastritis thus maintain a diet with low glycemic index/low fat. - eat smaller meals regularly and chew food thoroughly. - take a multivitamin which includes B3 and B12. [as it is only found in animal thus non- vegetarian diet is the choice].increase intake of fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. Vitamin B1 deficiency

Neetha Dilip · Answer

This vitamin is probably one of the greatest nutritional concerns for vegetarians and vegans, because vitamin B12 is generally found only in animal foods. While vegetarians can obtain vitamin B12 from dairy foods and eggs, vegans do not consume these foods, thus it can be virtually non-existent in their diets.

Many foods are supplemented with vitamin B12, such as some nutritional yeasts, breakfast cereals, and meat alternatives, but it is important that regular, consistent supplies of vitamin B12 be included in the diet.

Inadequate intake may result in vitamin B12 de?ciency, which can lead to megaloblastic anemia and even di?culty walking, memory loss and disorientation.

Almond milk, soya milk, coconut milk, cereal and millet flakes like ragi, bajra, barley, oats fortified with vitamin B12, all milk and milk products like cheese, paneer, curds, shrikhand, yoghurts, sprouted nutty shakes are also good sources.