Vitamin B12

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Vitamin B12

Postby Sergio » Nov 2, 2002 10:49 pm

Many says that only vegan have problems with vitamin B12, here are some studies showing that eating meat is not a good source of B12:

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2000/000802.htm
Oddly, the researchers found no association between plasma B12 levels and meat, poultry, and fish intake, even though these foods supply the bulk of B12 in the diet. “It’s not because people aren’t eating enough meat,” Tucker said. “The vitamin isn’t getting absorbed.”


One more link about it:
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0820/ ... html?term=
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Postby AndyBa » Dec 7, 2002 12:03 pm

I just wonder how scientists know exactly how much of B12 is needed for a healthy person?
And do all the persons need the same amount of b12 to stay healthy?
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The human body has no more need for cows' milk than it does for dogs' milk, horses' milk, or giraffes' milk. ~Michael Klaper, M.D., author of Vegan Nutrition: Pure & Simple
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