Vegans are also at risk since B12 is only found in animal products
Because B12 is obtained through consuming animal-based products such as meat, milk, cheese, and eggs, vegans are at a higher risk of developing a b12 deficiency
Unlike fat-soluble vitamins that require fat for absorption and are stored in the liver, water-soluble vitamins like B12 are processed more quickly by the body and are not stored for long-term use
A healthy gut also helps balance hormones
Together they address recovery from complementary angles
Animal products such as fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk and milk products contain vitamin B12 naturally Plant foods do not contain vitamin B12 but fortified breakfast cereals are a source of vitamin B12 with high bioavailability for vegetarians Some nutritional yeast products also contain vitamin B12 Strict vegetarians are at a higher risk of developing vitamin B12 deficiency