Kids need vitamin B-12 for their brains and bodies to develop and grow.
Babies get B-12 from their moms, and if their moms had low levels during pregnancy and breastfeeding, the babies can also have low levels.
A new experiment shows how using vitamins and supplements can help.
A new discovery
Breast milk is an important source of B-12 for infants, especially in the first six months of life.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women are at high risk for B-12 deficiency because they need extra B-12 for themselves and their babies.
In some countries, where people don't eat a lot of animal-based foods, B-12 deficiency is a serious problem for mothers and infants.
How it was studied
A recent study looked at the best time and amount of B-12 supplements for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
The experiment found that taking high doses of B-12 before delivery helped increase B-12 levels in breast milk, and taking high doses during breastfeeding had longer-lasting benefits.
The specialists also found that taking prenatal and postnatal B-12 supplements together didn't have a stronger effect than taking them separately.
This means that these supplements are important for protecting moms and babies from B-12 deficiencies and supporting healthy growth and development.
Previously, we talked about pregnancy and nutrients.
