Nutrition Matters Too: Dietary Sources of B12 While supplementation is critical in those with absorption challenges, understanding food sources of B12 is still important, especially for those at risk but not yet deficient Animal-Based Sources Organ meats : Liver (especially lamb liver), kidneys Shellfish : Clams, mussels, oysters Fish : Sardines, trout, salmon, herring Beef : Beef liver, lean beef steak Poultry : Chicken liver, turkey liver Dairy : Milk, yoghurt, cheese (Swiss cheese) Eggs : Hard-boiled eggs (especially the yolk) Fortified Foods (for vegetarians and vegans) Fortified cereals : Many breakfast cereals are fortified with B12 Nutritional yeast : Often fortified with B12 Non-dairy milk : Fortified almond, soy, rice milk Clinical Insight: It is not just a nutrient
In head-to-head comparisons across trials, retatrutide consistently produces greater weight reduction than both semaglutide and tirzepatide at equivalent timepoints
When to Seek Medical Advice Most individuals with elevated B12 levels will be identified through blood tests ordered by their GP or hospital specialist for other reasons
Phase 2 Research Phase 2 trials explored the biological effects of cagrilintide across larger participant populations
Some studies have shown that it even has the potential to improve tissue repair and fight against cancer