Dietitians Pick Salmon for Vitamin B12, Delivering 2.6 mcg per 3-Ounce Serving
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Updated · Prevention Magazine · May 15
Dietitians Pick Salmon for Vitamin B12, Delivering 2.6 mcg per 3-Ounce Serving
1 articles · Updated · Prevention Magazine · May 15
A 3-ounce serving of salmon provides 2.6 micrograms of vitamin B12—just over 100% of the recommended daily intake—making it dietitians’ top food choice for boosting B12.
Vitamin B12 must come from food because the body cannot make it, and experts say it supports DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, nervous system function and heart health through homocysteine control.
Some cooked salmon varieties contain as much as 4.9 mcg of B12, while also supplying omega-3 fatty acids linked to brain health, cardiovascular wellness and healthy aging.
Rainbow trout offers an alternative for people who dislike salmon, delivering 3.7 mcg of B12 per 3-ounce serving along with EPA, DHA, protein, vitamin D, selenium and potassium.
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