{"id":671351,"date":"2026-05-15T14:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T14:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/671351\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T14:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T14:46:08","slug":"experts-say-this-is-the-best-food-to-eat-for-vitamin-b12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/671351\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts Say This Is the Best Food to Eat for Vitamin B12"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin, which means that it needs to come from your diet\u2014the body cannot produce it. For this reason, incorporating the number-one food to eat for vitamin B12 into your diet on a regular basis is an excellent way to ensure you\u2019re getting enough of this important vitamin.<\/p>\n

Meet the experts: Michelle Routhenstein, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.<\/a>, a preventive cardiology dietitian at Entirely Nourished; Brynna Connor, M.D.<\/a>, a family medicine physician in Austin and a healthcare ambassador at NorthwestPharmacy.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cB12 has many important roles in our body from DNA synthesis to red blood cell production and nervous system function,\u201d Michelle Routhenstein, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.<\/a>, a preventive cardiology dietitian at Entirely Nourished, previously told Prevention. \u201cIt also helps keep homocysteine in check, which is important for heart health<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

The best food to eat for vitamin B12, according to Brynna Connor, M.D.<\/a>, a family medicine physician in Austin and a healthcare ambassador at NorthwestPharmacy.com, is salmon. \u201cSalmon is an excellent source of vitamin B12, along with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids,\u201d said Dr. Connor. \u201cOmega-3s may help support brain health<\/a>, cardiovascular wellness, and healthy aging<\/a>.\u201d Per the National Institutes of Health<\/a> (NIH), one 3-ounce serving of salmon contains 2.6 micrograms (mcg), or just over 100% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin B12\u2014though Dr. Connor noted that some varieties contain as much as 4.9 mcg when cooked.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not a fan of the somewhat fishy taste of salmon, Routhenstein recommended trout as an alternative. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/a> (USDA), a 3-ounce serving of rainbow trout delivers 3.7 mcg of B12. \u201cTrout is a standout heart\u2011healthy B12 source because it not only is rich in B12 but also contains EPA and DHA, essential omega-3 fatty acids that help lower triglycerides, reduce inflammation and support healthy blood pressure levels,\u201d Routhenstein said. \u201cTrout is also a good source of high quality protein and cardioprotective micronutrients like vitamin D, selenium, and potassium to support overall cardiovascular health.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whichever fish you choose, know that you\u2019re getting a substantial dose of vitamin B12 alongside a host of other nutrients that support overall health.<\/p>\n

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