5 Top Vegetables &amp; Plant-Based Foods Rich In Vitamin B12

5 Top Vegetables & Plant-Based Foods Rich In Vitamin B12

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Deepak Soni

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Seaweed

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Shiitake Mushrooms

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Fortified Plant-Based Milk

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Fortified Cereals

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Beet Greens

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