How to Use vitamin B{inf}12{/inf} in a Sentence

vitamin B12

noun
  • Packed with vitamin B12 and hyaluronic acid, the serum gives you brighter, more even skin with every use.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Anchovies are on par with salmon and tuna as one of the fish with the highest amounts of omega-3s per serving, and are a good source of protein, niacin and vitamin B12.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The beverage also has some of the highest amounts of vitamin B12.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 21 Apr. 2024
  • All were fine in terms of vitamin B12; as for taurine, three cats were found deficient.
    Marta Zaraska, chicagotribune.com, 10 July 2019
  • One serving of cow's milk provides around half of the daily value (DV) of vitamin B12.
    Lauren Manaker, Health, 31 July 2023
  • This flaky, white fish is an excellent source of vitamin B12.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2024
  • Nutrition Both types of crab are high in protein and low in fat and are a good source of heart-healthy omega 3 fats as well as the mineral zinc and vitamin B12.
    Coastal Living, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
  • For example, the body needs about 1 mcg of vitamin B12 daily.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 26 Apr. 2023
  • To fight fatigue and help with stress on the body (and nervous system), use vitamin B12 or a whole vitamin B complex.
    Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Tilapia is an excellent source of vitamin B12, which helps maintain the nervous system and build red blood cells.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Mackerel is also a source of vitamins B12 and D, the latter of which can be hard to find naturally in foods.
    Alexandra Sifferlin, Time, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Research has shown that caviar is high in calcium and also boasts benefits in the form of Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
  • The upper limit for folic acid is set due to the fact that increased folic acid intake could mask vitamin B12 deficiency.
    Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
  • For folks going through menopause, a vitamin B12 deficiency could lead to symptoms such as anemia and brain fog.
    Kells McPhillips, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Our pros like that the bars are packed with 13 essential nutrients, including iron, fiber, and vitamin B12.
    Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2023
  • In this case, look for a plant milk that’s fortified with calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.
    Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2023
  • Sardines are high in vitamin B12 content, which helps balance the nervous system.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The drug binds to the working part of vitamin B12, inactivating this key nutrient.
    New York Times, 12 Jan. 2022
  • The bird’s dark meat is high in vitamin B12, which is only found naturally in animal products.
    Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Probiotics can help increase the number of good bacteria in your gut, and vitamin B12 can help improve the function of those bacteria.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022
  • People who are strictly vegan are at risk, and do need to supplement vitamin B12.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 June 2023
  • These can include thiamine, vitamin B12, iron, and folate.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Pernicious anemia stems from the lack of a specific protein made in the stomach that helps vitamin B12 become absorbed into the bloodstream.
    Jon Wertheim and Jacob Feldman, SI.com, 27 June 2019
  • And in the morning, give yourself a jolt of energy with the caffeine, vitamin B12, and citicoline in Extra Batteries.
    Shannon Barbour, The Cut, 25 May 2018
  • In addition, your tongue may burn and feel dry, which has to do with malabsorption of vitamin B12, folate, and iron, the Celiac Disease Foundation reports.
    Jessica Migala, Health.com, 2 June 2021
  • In severe instances, vitamin B12 deficiency can cause tingling or numbness in your hands and feet.
    Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Beef contains high amounts of protein, which helps promote muscle growth, vitamin B12( which helps keep your body's blood and nerve cells healthy) and zinc (which helps your immune system and metabolism function).
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2021
  • For example, Moody says that vitamin B12, in particular, helps maintain red blood cells and provides some of the coating on our nerves that help conduct nerve impulses.
    Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
  • For instance, vegan diets can be low on levels of protein, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and zinc, says Young.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The new study found a higher prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies, especially vitamin B12, in people who took metformin.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 6 Feb. 2025

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