Who is at risk for B12 deficiency?
Vitamin deficiencies abound in food insecure countries, but some populations in developed countries may also be affected.
The nutrient is found almost exclusively in animal foods and other dietary sources fortified with B12.
WebMD states, “You can get vitamin B12 deficiency anemia if you don’t get enough vitamin B12 in your diet from foods like milk, eggs, and meat.”
The vitamin is closely related to folic acid, so a deficiency in one of the nutrients often leads to a deficiency in the other.
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