8 simple &amp; delicious foods to naturally lift your vitamin B12

8 simple & delicious foods to naturally lift your vitamin B12

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Dairy Delights

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Eggs

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Fishy Friends

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Poultry Power

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Lean Beef & Liver

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Fortified Cereals

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Nutritional Yeast

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Fortified Plant-Based Milks

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