Vitamin B12 is important when it comes to the creation of red blood cells in the body. A lack of the vitamin can cause the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells that can’t function properly. B12 also keeps the nervous system healthy and helps in the release of energy from food. If you’re eating a balanced and healthy diet you should be able to get enough of the vitamin from your food.
If too much vitamin B12 is taken, certain symptoms may arise - including a change to your pee
Meat and fish are some of the best sources of B12, but people who don’t eat these foods, such as vegetarians, may face having low levels of the vitamin.
Some people take vitamin B12 supplements to maintain healthy levels, however the Department of Health advises that taking too many could be harmful.
Dr Andrew Thornber, chief medical of Now Patient told Express.co.uk it’s rare to overdose on vitamin B12, but it can occur if too much has been taken.
He explained: “Some people may be prescribed certain B12 tablets or injections (if they have certain medical conditions).
“The GP would prescribe the correct amount for you, so it would be hard to overdose.”
But if too much vitamin B12 is taken, certain symptoms may arise - including a change to your pee.
Vitamin B12 warning: A certain sign when you pee could mean you're