Could Genetics Be A Driving Factor For Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is one of the crucial nutrients for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation. It is a water soluble vitamin, and is easily absorbed into and metabolized by the body. It is quite easy to obtain this vitamin from dietary sources like fish, meat, egg, and dairy products.If you do not consume meat or dairy, you can still get your vitamin B12 from fortified food sources, like plant-based milk, cereals, and grains.But natural food sources provide more vitamin B12 than fortified ones. People on vegetarian and vegan diets, are at an increased risk for vitamin B12 deficiency. Some notable symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include, pale skin, fatigue, mouth ulcers, mood changes, and confusion. Genetics is another factor that can influence vitamin B12 levels. Based on your genes, you may be inclined to either have increased or decreased levels of vitamin B12. Learn More: https://www.xcode.life/genes-and-nutr... Introduction - (00:00) Vitamin B12 Requirements, RDA - (00:24) Food Sources of Vitamin B12 - (00:58) Vitamin B12 Deficiency - (01:28) Genetics and Vitamin B12 Requirements - (02:09) Analyzing your Genetic Risk for Vitamin B12 Deficiency - (03:08)