You may be wondering what role your genes can play when it comes to getting enough vitamin B12. But first, why is B12 such an important nutrient?
Vitamin B12 is critical for proper brain and nervous system function. It also helps keep our blood cells healthy and doing their job!
The FUT2 gene has been identified as a gene that impacts how vitamin B12 is absorbed and used in the body. People with either the GG or GA variant of this gene are at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, due to changes in how they absorb vitamin B12, and move it around the body. These individuals need to be sure they’re getting enough B12 in their diet daily, and also might need to choose more bioavailable forms of this essential nutrient.
Good sources of vitamin B12 include:
● Meat
● Fish
● Eggs
● Dairy products
● Fortified nutritional yeast
Do you want to learn more about how you can eat according to your genes for better health and wellness? Contact me to schedule your Nutrigenomix test today!
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