TGD 007: Vitamin B12 for Seniors: Preventing Deficiency in Older Adults

Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient for healthy aging, but unlike some other nutrients, the challenge for older adults is often not intake alone. It's absorption. In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, we discuss why vitamin B12 deficiency becomes more common with aging, what symptoms to watch for, and how older adults can support healthy vitamin B12 levels. In this episode, you'll learn: What vitamin B12 does in the body Why older adults are at higher risk for vitamin B12 deficiency How aging affects vitamin B12 absorption Vitamin B12 recommendations for older adults Symptoms and risks of vitamin B12 deficiency Foods high in vitamin B12 The role of fortified foods and supplements Why individualized nutrition care matters Vitamin B12 supports nerve health, brain health, red blood cell production, energy metabolism, and overall healthy aging. Because deficiency risk increases with age, this nutrient deserves attention in older adulthood. Learn more at: The Geriatric Dietitian Grab your free healthy aging resource here: Free Healthy Aging Resource If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with someone who may benefit from learning more about nutrition and healthy aging.