The vitamin can be found in a number of foods like oily fish, red meat, liver and egg yolks
Former doctor, author and presenter Michael Mosley is known for his coverage of all things diet and fitness related in his books and shows.
In one Q&A, a person asked if it was possible to get all the necessary vitamins and minerals the body needs just from a healthy diet, Michael listed some of the most important vitamins, such as one supplement 'almost everyone' in the should be taking all year.He said: "It is an interesting question. Vitamin D is important for the body as it helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate, we generate the vitamin from direct sunlight and a small number of foods like oily fish, red meat, liver, egg yolks and fortified foods.
Michael continued: "Vegans need to take B12 because they may not be getting it from their diet, but people over the age of 50 can also become deficient because we get worse at absorbing it. Milk, eggs and salmon are good source. "
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