7 reasons to get more vitamin B12 in diet

Vitamin B12 is something that is found only in animal products, unless foods are fortified with it, and so if for instance we've been on vegetarian diets for some time or vegan diets, if we've excluded a lot of animal products, we could be running low.

You might not know your deficient, but it's important to get enough because B12 works together with other nutrients for many functions.

One of the primary things that vitamin B12 does is it really supports nervous system function, and so it kind of has far reaching effects.

B12 supports protecting brain clarity and memory as we age, and also helps to deter depression in women.

Calcium, magnesium and vitamin D work with B12 to boost bone mineral density as well.

Some studies show B12 supplementation can help to fight cancer, lower risk of age related macular degeneration, along with reducing hearing loss and anemia.

Even though we need B12, as we age, the ability to utilize it decreases.

The synthetic kind of B12 found in supplements and fortified foods do not require stomach acid for absorption, so as we age, they are the best bet for your diet.