Feeling tired, lethargic, and forgetful? You could be low on Vitamin B12! B12 is known as the energy vitamin. According to Health.com, "It helps make DNA, nerve and blood cells, and is crucial for a healthy brain and immune system. Your metabolism wouldn't run smoothly without it. But B12 isn't like other vitamins. It's only found in animal products like eggs, meat, shellfish, and dairy." Believe it or not, the symptoms can mimic dementia... "Symptoms of a deficiency often mimic those of dementia, such as memory loss, disorientation, and difficulty thinking and reasoning." If you think you might have a defeciency, a blood test will help you find out for sure. "The CDC defines vitamin B12 deficiency as blood levels below 200 pg/mL (picograms/milliliter), says Moon. Blood tests are generally accurate, but a false positive is possible related to certain cancers, oral contraceptives, folate (folic acid) deficiency, and pregnancy."
These foods are known to provide sources of B12:
Crab
Salmon
Tuna
Beef
Milk
Yogurt
Eggs
Chicken
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