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As a result, only a fraction of the amino acids you consume orally may actually make it into circulation and become available to your cells
Vitamin B12 dosage The average recommended daily amounts, measured in micrograms, vary by age: Infants up to age 6 months: 0.4 micrograms Babies aged 7-12 months: 0.5 micrograms Children aged 1-3 years: 0.9 micrograms Kids aged 4-8 years: 1.2 micrograms Children aged 9-13 years: 1.8 micrograms Teens aged 14-18 years: 2.4 micrograms Adults (19+ years): 2.4 micrograms Pregnant: 2.6 micrograms Breastfeeding: 2.8 micrograms Vitamin B12 foods You can get vitamin B12 from animal products, which have it naturally, or from foods that have been fortified with it
Especially if you have a condition such as celiac disease, Crohns disease or cystic fibrosis, which can limit the amount of vitamins and nutrients your body can absorb through the digestive system, vitamin therapy shots may be the most effective way to stave off nutritional deficiencies and help you maintain optimal health
Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics 11(1): 130137
