Vegan
While required in extremely small amounts, B12 is vital to basic, vital processes in the body, such as cell division and manufacturing blood. There are no foods capable of providing B12 to a vegan unless the food has been fortified with the vitamin; vegans can also choose a supplement containing the vitamin to fulfill their daily requirement.
Nutritional Yeast
Two tsp. of Red Star Yeast, Vegetarian Support Formula (may or may not be additionally labeled T-6635+), contains the 2.4 micrograms recommended for daily intake. Lanes Vecon Vegetable Stock also provides B12 through an added cyanocobalamin preparation.
Soy Milk
Drink vitamin B12 fortified soy milk;.a one cup serving of Edensoy Extra Soymilk has three micrograms. Take care with any source to check for the active form of B12, called cobalamin or cyanocobalamin.
Meat Analogues
Meat analogues (foods made with the flavor, texture or appearance of meat) often include added B12; look for veggieburger mixes, textured vegetable protein or brands such as Midland Harvest, but be sure to verify the ingredients as manufacturers may change the composition of their products without warning to the consumer.
Fortified Cereals
One half cup of Grape-Nuts cereal provides 1.5 micrograms of B12, while three quarters of a cup of Kellogg's Corn Flakes has 1.5 micrograms. Eat a fortified cereal along with a fortified soy milk and it is possible to fulfill your daily need in one meal.
Supplements
Take a multivitamin containing Vitamin B12 to supplement your diet and ensure adequate daily levels are achieved. Serious neurological damage can occur without regular intake.
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