Many patients experience B12 deficiencies due to dietary restrictions, absorption conditions, or underlying health issues leading to symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, and low energy
Heres how they all compare: Foods with the highest amounts of B12 per 100g serving: Clams (99 mcg), ~ cup Lamb liver (77-90 mcg) ~ liver Beef liver (71-83 mcg) 3.5 oz Lamb kidney (79 mcg) 3.5 oz Turkey liver (58 mcg) 3.5 oz Octopus (36 mcg) 3.5 oz Oysters (28-35 mcg) 3.5 oz Turkey giblets (33 mcg) 3.5 oz Beef kidney (25 mcg) 3.5 oz Turkey heart (22 mcg) 3.5 oz Veal brain (21 mcg) 3.5 oz Chicken liver (21 mcg) ~4 livers Other food sources of vitamin B12: Ground beef 2.2 mcg per 3.5 oz Milk 1.1 mcg per 8 oz Eggs 1.2 mcg per 2 large eggs Chicken thigh 0.3 mcg per 3.5 oz Vitamin B12 supplements and pregnancy If these animal foods arent tolerable to you during pregnancy first trimester nausea, anyone
Most medical documents indicate you might experience any of these: Mild diarrhea and/or upset stomach Difficulty breathing or swallowing Weight loss or weight gain Nervousness or restlessness Nausea or vomiting Headaches or migraines Paresthesias (tingling sensations) Rhinitis (chronic sneezing or a congested, drippy nose) Skin reactions, such as rash, itching, swelling, blisters, or pain at the site of injection Light joint pain Lightheadedness or dizziness Chest pain or discomfort Low blood potassium levels Irregular heartbeat Chills, night sweats, fever, or hot flushes General feeling of sickness However, people often fail to recognize that many side effects of vitamin B12 injections are consistent with B12 deficiency itself
Neither form causes toxicity in routine doses
Medicare pays a screening EKG every 1 month to get you full Medicare
