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Recommended Intake of Vitamin B12
It is vital that the human body gets the required amount of Vitamin B12 in order to maintain good health. Recommended Daily Amounts (RDA's) for adults and children is as follows. Recommended Daily Amounts for Vitamin B12 per day
According to studies, women who breast feed require extra B12 to ensure an adequate supply of the Vitamin in breast milk. Studies have also shown that Vitamin B12 has very low toxicity and high intakes, though not recommended, are not thought to be dangerous. |
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Disclaimer
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