A 2021 review published in Nutrients found that GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with reduced dietary intake of multiple micronutrients including B12, particularly in patients following calorie-restricted eating patterns, supporting the rationale for monitoring B12 status during treatment even in patients without pre-existing deficiency risk factors
Vitamin B12 dosage The average recommended daily amounts, measured in micrograms, vary by age: Infants up to age 6 months: 0.4 micrograms Babies aged 7-12 months: 0.5 micrograms Children aged 1-3 years: 0.9 micrograms Kids aged 4-8 years: 1.2 micrograms Children aged 9-13 years: 1.8 micrograms Teens aged 14-18 years: 2.4 micrograms Adults (19+ years): 2.4 micrograms Pregnant: 2.6 micrograms Breastfeeding: 2.8 micrograms Vitamin B12 foods You can get vitamin B12 from animal products, which have it naturally, or from foods that have been fortified with it
Mood changes : Low B12 can also cause symptoms such as depression, irritability, and mood changes
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