What is Vitamin B and why is it necessary?

What foods are high in vitamin b-12?

• I have a vitamin B-12 def. Doctor says I should supplement but I know I can't get it from pills alone. Thanks.

• Answer:

  B12 (cobalamin) deficiency can be caused by a lack of calcium in your system .... without sufficient calcium you will never efficiently absorb B12 supplies ........ eat more green salad and green vegies like kale, chard, celery, buk choy, broccolli etc..... fresh fishes like sardines and salmon and raw nuts and seeds like almonds and brazil nuts (ground up for easier digestion)....to aid in b12 absorption... and cut back on sodas, pop, alcohol, alcohol, high amounts of processed sugar, processed salt, too much animal protein and saturated fat in your diet as all will simply leach the calcium right out of your bones ....... as will prescription and otc painkillers and other meds, diuretics, antidepressants, laxatives etc. ....foods rich in B12 are lean meats and fishes, eggs, cheese milk and dairy products (if you can tolerate lactose) ...... sea vegies such as spirulina, dulse, kelp, nori etc... are also rich sources of b12 ... if you can stomach the taste. naturally will always be the best way to go ..... supplementation is fraught with inconsistencies as many supplements, powders and pills contain an unknown variety of fillers, preservatives, flavorings and other nasties that are indigestible or that your system may not tolerate..... cheaper to eat the fresh food source and better for you..... unless you can get your hands on an affordable organic whole food supplement. peace baby