Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient found mostly in animal foods. One large scrambled egg provides about 0.5 micrograms (mcg) of the nutrient—which is about 20% of the recommended daily value.

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN B vitamins serve several crucial roles in the body and are naturally eliminated in the urine, so they require daily replacement through various foods.

Foods like crab, trout, salmon, and clams are high in vitamin B12. These and other B12-rich foods can offer health benefits.

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Taking too much vitamin B can be risky. It may cause nerve damage and strain your liver. It is important to find a balance in your vitamin B intake for good health.

B vitamins do a lot in the body, including helping to support your energy levels. But the B vitamin complex is large, and some of these vitamins, like B12, get more attention than others. With that, ...

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When it comes to essential nutrients, the B vitamins get a lot of attention—and rightfully so. The water-soluble vitamins help your body make energy from the food you eat and play an important role ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...