A new study found that a key to lowering your bad cholesterol and triglyceride numbers can lie in your vitamin B12 level.
The study, which was conducted in 341 healthy women 19 to 30 years old, looked at participants’ diets, physical activity, and vitamin levels. It found that low vitamin B12 levels were associated with higher total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol numbers, along with high triglycerides.
Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is looking at ways to improve vitamin B12 levels if you’re deficient. But first, it’s important to note that if you have high cholesterol, you should have your vitamin and mineral levels checked to determine if there might be another issue before loading up on vitamin B12.
Foods to Boost Vitamin B12 Levels
In addition to supplements, vitamin B12 can be found in several foods. Here are some of the best sources of it.
- Salmon. In addition to vitamin B12, salmon is also high in protein and omega 3 fatty acids, which promote heart health.
- Beef. Only three ounces of beef will provide half of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin B12.
- Dairy. Milk and yogurt are high in vitamin B12, and in addition, calcium helps the body absorb vitamin B12. Of course, dairy is high in calcium, so you get two benefits from dairy products.
- Eggs
- Fortified Cereals. Vitamin B12 is generally not found in fruit, vegetables, and grains, but there are several breakfast cereals on the market that are fortified with vitamin B12, so there is a non-meat or dairy alternative that adds some vitamin B12 to your diet.
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