How to Use vitamin B{inf}12{/inf} in a Sentence

vitamin B12

noun
  • Packed with vitamin B12 and hyaluronic acid, the serum gives you brighter, more even skin with every use.
    — Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Anchovies are on par with salmon and tuna as one of the fish with the highest amounts of omega-3s per serving, and are a good source of protein, niacin and vitamin B12.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The beverage also has some of the highest amounts of vitamin B12.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 21 Apr. 2024
  • All were fine in terms of vitamin B12; as for taurine, three cats were found deficient.
    — Marta Zaraska, chicagotribune.com, 10 July 2019
  • One serving of cow's milk provides around half of the daily value (DV) of vitamin B12.
    — Lauren Manaker, Health, 31 July 2023
  • This flaky, white fish is an excellent source of vitamin B12.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2024
  • Nutrition Both types of crab are high in protein and low in fat and are a good source of heart-healthy omega 3 fats as well as the mineral zinc and vitamin B12.
    — Coastal Living, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
  • For example, the body needs about 1 mcg of vitamin B12 daily.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 26 Apr. 2023
  • To fight fatigue and help with stress on the body (and nervous system), use vitamin B12 or a whole vitamin B complex.
    — Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Tilapia is an excellent source of vitamin B12, which helps maintain the nervous system and build red blood cells.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Mackerel is also a source of vitamins B12 and D, the latter of which can be hard to find naturally in foods.
    — Alexandra Sifferlin, Time, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Research has shown that caviar is high in calcium and also boasts benefits in the form of Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
  • The upper limit for folic acid is set due to the fact that increased folic acid intake could mask vitamin B12 deficiency.
    — Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
  • High levels of this amino acid are known to increase the risk of coronary artery disease and blood clots, and can result from a diet deficient in folic acid or vitamin B12.
    — Neil Savage, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
  • For folks going through menopause, a vitamin B12 deficiency could lead to symptoms such as anemia and brain fog.
    — Kells McPhillips, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Our pros like that the bars are packed with 13 essential nutrients, including iron, fiber, and vitamin B12.
    — Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2023
  • In this case, look for a plant milk that’s fortified with calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.
    — Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2023
  • Sardines are high in vitamin B12 content, which helps balance the nervous system.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The drug binds to the working part of vitamin B12, inactivating this key nutrient.
    — New York Times, 12 Jan. 2022
  • The bird’s dark meat is high in vitamin B12, which is only found naturally in animal products.
    — Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Probiotics can help increase the number of good bacteria in your gut, and vitamin B12 can help improve the function of those bacteria.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022
  • People who are strictly vegan are at risk, and do need to supplement vitamin B12.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 June 2023
  • These can include thiamine, vitamin B12, iron, and folate.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Pernicious anemia stems from the lack of a specific protein made in the stomach that helps vitamin B12 become absorbed into the bloodstream.
    — Jon Wertheim and Jacob Feldman, SI.com, 27 June 2019
  • And in the morning, give yourself a jolt of energy with the caffeine, vitamin B12, and citicoline in Extra Batteries.
    — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, 25 May 2018
  • In addition, your tongue may burn and feel dry, which has to do with malabsorption of vitamin B12, folate, and iron, the Celiac Disease Foundation reports.
    — Jessica Migala, Health.com, 2 June 2021
  • One of the other major risks of nitrous oxide abuse is the disruption of vitamin B12 metabolism, Hadland says.
    — Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
  • In severe instances, vitamin B12 deficiency can cause tingling or numbness in your hands and feet.
    — Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Nitrous oxide inactivates vitamin B12 in the body, a crucial nutrient for the formation of red blood cells and the proper functioning of the nervous system.
    — Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The body needs vitamin B12 for neurological function, red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and metabolism.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Apr. 2025

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