However, the patient had a “remarkable” response to vitamin B12 replacement, and all antipsychotic medications were stopped, the case study states.
Are you at risk?
Holland and Barrett explains: “Vitamin B12 is only naturally found in animal products such as meat and dairy, so vegans and vegetarians are at risk of low intakes.”
The richest sources of B12 are animal-based, including:
- Meat and liver
- Fish
- Clams
- Milk and dairy products
- Eggs.
According to Holland and Barrett, older people and others who don’t produce enough stomach acid to absorb B12 properly, may also be at risk of deficiency.