The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) range is as follows [3]: Ages 1418, both male and female 2.4 mcg Ages 19+, both male and female 2.4 mcg Pregnant individuals Between 2.62.8 mcg Again, individual needs may differ, and vitamin B12 requirements in pregnancy are very important, so its best to speak with a healthcare professional about the exact amount of B12 you need for optimal health
Despite its importance, B12 deficiency is remarkably common particularly among vegetarians, older adults, individuals with digestive conditions, and anyone whose body has difficulty absorbing this vitamin from food or oral supplements
Pituitary 12 , 136142 (2008)
Zhou et al., 2023)
Vitamin B12 deficiency can be occurring while vitamin B12 levels are at levels not typically associated with deficiency due to the presence of deleterious MTHFR mutations. 5 If you have one or more MTHFR, MTRR or MTR gene mutations, you will be less able to methylate B12 or convert your B12 to methylcobalamin