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Los Angeles, CA.  January, 2022  – Hydroxycut, America’s #1 selling weight loss supplement brand, is excited to announce its latest innovation, CUT Energy, a sparkling energy + weight loss* drink that is now available in retail locations across Los Angeles county, Orange county, Riverside county, and San Bernardino county. CUT Energy is perfect for energy drink users, fitness enthusiasts, and  weight loss seekers alike.

CUT Energy contains a scientifically researched key ingredient for weight loss.* and caffeine, which enhances focus and increases energy,  as well as added vitamins such as Vitamin D and B12. CUT Energy is available in three delicious flavors: Berry Lemonade, Watermelon Pomegranate, and Orange Mango Pineapple. All three flavors are available at convenience locations in select counties in Southern California. 

Backed by Hydroxycut, a trust-worthy name in the weight loss category, the CUT Energy team is confident that its delicious formula  will be a huge success in both the energy drink and weight loss categories. “We’re thrilled we’ve been able to deliver our scientifically-backed weight loss ingredient in a convenient format perfect for the energy drink consumer”, says Jessica Hochberg, General Manager of the Hydroxycut and CUT Energy brands. “Effective weight loss and energy are the cornerstones of the CUT Energy brand, and we can’t wait to watch this revolutionary weight loss drink dominate the energy drink space with our unique formulation and irresistible flavors.” 

With several upcoming activations in Southern California, CUT Energy is eager to get this distribution partnership with LA Distributing off the ground. Richard Medina, the founder and CEO of LA Distributing, shared his thoughts on launching CUT Energy: “Iovate is following a proven formula to successfully grow the CUT brand. Using the same ideas behind the success of Hydroxycut, they’ve built an RTD that appeals to a loyal consumer base while still attracting new customers. We are excited to be part of this journey to help them become a leader within the next wave of energy drinks. CUT will be a household name soon.” 

Follow CUT Energy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for product information, inspirational content, news and updates, diet and training tips, recipes, testimonials, special promotions, and more! Check out the science behind CUT Energy and more about the formulation of this product at cut-energy.com.

About CUT Energy 

CUT Energy, the newest brand from Iovate Health Sciences and a sister brand to America’s #1 selling weight loss supplement brand Hydroxycut, brings advanced technology to the energy drink category to burn calories, boost metabolism, and enhance focus all in one delicious and convenient drink format.

About LA Distributing 

Los Angeles  Distributing Co., Inc.  (“LA Distributing”) is committed to supplying healthier snacks and drinks to thousands of Southern California businesses. LA Distributing prides themselves on seeking out in-demand products and brands, as well as products and brands that are on the cutting edge of new trends.

About Iovate Health Sciences International Inc. 

Iovate Health Sciences International Inc. (“Iovate”) is a dynamic, leading-edge nutritional company that delivers some of the highest quality, most innovative and effective active nutrition products in the world. 

Due to Iovate’s commitment to research, development, and innovation they’ve been globally recognized as one of the leading sports nutrition brands in the industry, and continue to be one of the elite brands redefining performance through cutting-edge products and high-quality ingredients. 

Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Iovate is a family of more than 300 employees, six leading nutritional brands and growing, with effective products that can be found across the globe.

*The average weight loss in 60 days with this key ingredient (C. canephora robusta) was 10.95 lbs. with a low-calorie diet, and 3.7 lbs. in a separate 8-week study with a calorie-reduced diet and moderate exercise.

Setting goals for the New Year is easy. Sticking with those goals all year long? Well, that’s the hard part.  

In fact, the second Friday in January is actually known as Quitters Day because it’s the day that people are most likely to give up on their New Year’s resolutions.

Since studies show that around 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail, we want to set you up for success this year. So, here’s how to set goals that you’ll actually be able to accomplish in the New Year!

How To Set And Achieve Goals In The New Year

Step 1: Take A Personal Inventory

Before you decide what you want/where you want to go in the future, it’s important to determine how you feel in the present moment. So, what’s your current satisfaction level with your life? Are there any areas that you’d like to improve? Take some time to really evaluate this.

If you’re not sure where to start with your personal inventory, there’s a ‘Life Pie’ exercise in Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, which may be helpful.

All you need for this ‘Life Pie’ exercise is a piece of paper and a pen. Then draw a circle on the paper and divide the circle into six pieces of pie. Label one piece exercise, and then continue labeling the other pieces: friends, work, romance/adventure, play, and spirituality.

Next, place a dot in each slice at the degree to which you’re fulfilled in that area. The outer rim indicates ‘great,’ while the inner circle indicates ‘not so great.’ Then connect the dots. This will show you where you’re lopsided.

Step 2: Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals

A lot of New Year’s Resolutions tend to fail either because your goal is too vague, you created a resolution based on what someone else is telling you to change, or you don’t have a realistic plan in place to achieve your goal. That’s why it’s so important to set goals that are doable and meaningful to you.

To make sure that your goal is something that you can actually accomplish in the New Year, use the acronym S.M.A.R.T., which stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, when setting your goal. 

Specific: Since vague goals usually don’t lead to much success, make sure that your goal for the New Year is crystal clear. For instance, if your goal is to lose weight in 2022, instead of just saying that your goal is to lose weight, actually decide the amount of weight that you want to lose, and also set a time frame – are you planning on losing that weight in a few weeks or a few months? The more specific your goal is, the better.

Measurable: If your goal is to exercise more in the New Year, it’s not only important to be specific, you also have to make sure that you can track your progress along the way. So, if your exercise goal is to get 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity in, you can break your goal down for the week and plan to do 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, five days a week.

Then track your exercise sessions in order to see if you’re able to achieve your goal for the week. If you’re unable to at first, that’s okay. Be patient with yourself, and just do the best that you can each and every day. And remember, you’re after progress, not perfection.

Achievable: If you’re someone who likes to dream big, we’re all for it. Just make sure to break your long-term goals down into more achievable short-term goals that you can accomplish along the way.

Relevant: Since resolutions based on what someone else (or society) is telling you to change usually fail, make sure that your goal is truly something that matters to you. After all, if you don’t really care about the goal, what motivation do you have to accomplish it?

Time-bound: The same way that you have deadlines at work for when projects must be completed by, you should set a time frame for when you plan to accomplish your goal by. By setting a time frame for your goal, you’ll know what you need to do moving forward in order to accomplish your goal.

Step 3: Keep Your Goals In Places Where You Can See Them

Congratulations on setting your goal for the New Year! Now, make sure to keep your goal in the forefront of your mind.

You can do this by writing your goal down in your planner, saving your goal on your phone as your background (or as your computer’s screensaver), or by leaving notes around your house reminding you what your goal is, and why it’s so important for you to achieve your goal.

Step 4: Create Good Habits

Now that you’ve set your goal for the New Year, and see it everywhere you turn, it’s time to create good habits that can lead you to your goal, and maybe even get rid of some bad habits that may be preventing you from accomplishing your goal, as well.

The best way to form a good habit, or break a bad habit, is to be aware of a psychological pattern called a ‘habit loop.’ A habit loop has three main components, which are the cue (or trigger), the routine, and the reward.

The Cue: The cue is the trigger that kicks off the habitual behavior. It’s what tells your brain to go into automatic mode and let a behavior unfold. While cues that prompt routine behaviors vary, they usually fall into one of these categories: location, time, current emotional state, the people around you, or your last action.

The Routine: The routine is the behavior itself, which is what we think about when we think about habits.

The Reward: The reward is something that your brain likes that helps it remember the habit loop in the future. Rewards reinforce routines and help keep habits in place. 

So, if your goal is to run more in the New Year, the cue, the routine, and the reward should be pretty straightforward. A cue may be putting on your sneakers and running clothes. Then the routine is going for a run. And a reward may be a nice long shower after your run, or maybe even treating yourself to something special. 

Step 5: Leave Room For Mistakes

No one is perfect. That’s why it’s important to leave room for mistakes. Did you not exercise all five days? Or not reach your weight loss goal on the date that you planned? That’s okay. There’s still time to achieve your goal.

So, instead of getting mad at yourself and wanting to give up the first time that you get a little off track, understand that slip ups are part of the process. The only way that you will ‘fail’ to reach your goal is if you give up and stop pursuing your goal. So, instead of berating yourself and focusing on the mistakes that you’ve made, choose to focus on all the great things that you’ve been doing well. Then keep going, and remind yourself: I can and I will achieve my goals in 2022!

During the holiday season, we all have enough on our plate as it is. So, the last thing that we need to worry about is challenging Christmas cookie recipes that we need to figure out before our neighborhood cookie exchange. That’s why we’ve got you covered with three healthy and simple Christmas cookie ideas that will make the holidays taste a whole lot sweeter!

3 Healthy (Or Healthier), Simple Christmas Cookie Ideas

As you know, Christmas cookies technically aren’t ‘healthy.’ So, we rounded up recipes that are healthier than most typical Christmas cookie recipes. And as an added bonus, these healthier Christmas cookie recipes are also pretty easy to make. So, get ready, get set, and start baking!

Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies are a Christmas staple that are a must at any holiday party. Not only do gingerbread cookies have a special flavor and smell that lets everyone know that it’s officially time to celebrate the holidays, people also tend to smile whenever they see these adorable little gingerbread men laid out on the dessert table. 

This vegetarian Soft Gingerbread Cookies recipe from A Couple Cooks uses almond butter to replace most of the butter, wheat flour for extra nutrients, and applesauce to keep the gingerbread men soft. And while this recipe is not completely ‘healthy,’ it’s certainly healthier than many other gingerbread cookie recipes out there. Plus, these soft gingerbread cookies are delicious and satisfying, which is exactly what we’re looking for whenever we pick up sweet treats at Christmas parties.

All in, it will take you a little more than an hour and a half to make these healthier soft gingerbread cookies. And depending upon the size of your gingerbread men, this recipe will yield between 25 to 35 gingerbread cookies.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• ¼ cup of molasses
• ¼ cup of almond butter
• 2 tablespoons of butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons of applesauce
• 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons of allspice
• ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• 1¼ cups of all-purpose flour
• ½ cup of wheat flour
• Turbinado sugar (for garnish)

Instructions:

• In a medium bowl, add 1 egg, ½ cup of brown sugar, ¼ cup of molasses, ¼ cup of almond butter, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of applesauce. Then whisk to thoroughly combine.
• To the wet ingredients, stir in 2 teaspoons of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of allspice, ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, 1 ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, and a ½ cup of wheat flour until well combined. Next, turn out onto plastic wrap and form into a rough ball. Then cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
• When you’re ready to bake the gingerbread cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Then flour a flat surface and a rolling pin. Next, roll out the dough a quarter of an inch thick.
• Use a cookie cutter to cut out the gingerbread men (about 25 to 35 total).
• Place the gingerbread men on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
• Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the gingerbread cookies are puffy and slightly firm.
• Let the gingerbread men rest on the pan for 2 to 3 minutes, and then transfer to a cooling rack.
• To store the gingerbread cookies, cover them and store them at room temperature for several days, or freeze them in order to store the gingerbread cookies for several months.

Healthy Peanut Butter Blossoms

Eating Bird Food created this Healthy Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe that’s perfect for any holiday cookie tray. In addition to tasting great, this recipe, which yields 24 servings, requires only six ingredients and takes 15 minutes to make, with five minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of natural peanut butter
• 1 cup of brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• Chocolate chunks

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, brown sugar (or coconut sugar), egg, vanilla, and baking soda until well combined.
• Scoop 1 tablespoon of the cookie dough, roll it into a ball, and set about 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake for around 9 to 10 minutes. Then remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate chunk into each cookie.
• Then allow the peanut butter blossoms to cool completely. (The chocolate chunk will harden as the cookies cool.)
• You can store these cookies in an airtight container on the counter for about 3 to 4 days, or you can store them in the fridge or freezer for longer storage.

Healthy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These Healthy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from Peanut Butter Plus Chocolate are perfect for the holidays. Topped with white chocolate and a touch of peppermint candy, these thick and fudgy dark chocolate peppermint cookies are healthy, flourless, and gluten-free.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of sugar free dark chocolate chips
• 1½ cups of almond flour (finely ground)
• ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ cup of granulated erythritol
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon of sea salt (omit if butter is salted)
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup of dairy free butter (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ¼ cup of white chocolate chips

Ingredients For The White Chocolate Drizzle:  

• ¼ cup of white chocolate chips (dairy free, if necessary)
• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil (melted)
• 1 to 2 drops of peppermint extract

Instructions:

• In a microwave safe bowl, melt the sugar free chocolate chips.
• As you’re melting the sugar free chocolate chips, place the butter, almond flour, cocoa powder, granulated erythritol, and baking soda into a food processor and pulse until crumbles form.
• Then add in the egg, melted chocolate, and vanilla. Continue pulsing until a dough forms.
• After that, remove the blades and fold in white chocolate chips.
• Chill the dough in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and then prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Use a cookie scooper to make 2-inch round cookies and place them on the cookie sheet about 1 to 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 12 minutes.
• Immediately, use the bottom of a measuring cup to press the cookies down slightly.
• Then let the chocolate peppermint cookies cool.
• Once the chocolate peppermint cookies are cooled, melt the white chocolate, peppermint, and coconut oil together until smooth. Then drizzle over the cookies.
• Finish with peppermint candies, if desired.

It’s pomegranate season in the US, which means that it’s officially time to incorporate pomegranates into your everyday life.

Pomegranates are loaded with many important nutrients, and the edible seeds of a pomegranate, which are called arils, are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. These sweet-tart seeds can also be added to sauces and syrups, sprinkled over salads and desserts, or plopped into cocktails (or mocktails)!

You can also use pomegranates to decorate your home for the winter holidays, but it seems like a bit of a waste to use one of the healthiest fruits on earth only as a tabletop display. So, if you’re hosting a Thanksgiving bash or a winter holiday party this year, why not make a special pomegranate drink for you and your guests?

For some inspiration, here are two delicious non-alcoholic pomegranate punch recipes. And if you and your loved ones typically feel more tired and sluggish in the fall and winter, then go ahead and add a little CUT Energy Watermelon Pomegranate to the recipes in order to increase your energy levels and enhance your focus.

Festive Pomegranate Punch For The Holidays

If you need a festive and fun drink to serve your family and friends this holiday season, Practically Homemade created A Festive Pomegranate Punch For The Holidays recipe, which uses both pomegranate juice and pomegranate seeds.

Pomegranate juice contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other fruit juices, and pomegranate seeds get their vibrant red hue from polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants.

When making this festive pomegranate punch recipe that yields 10 servings, you can either use a large mason jar, a pitcher, or a punch bowl.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces of pomegranate seeds
• 1 orange (sliced and quartered)
• 1 cup of orange juice (store bought or fresh)
• 2 cups of cranberry juice
• 2 cups of pomegranate juice

Punch Additions:

• 20 ounces of lemon-lime soda (Use diet lemon-lime soda for less sugar)

Optional Punch Additions:

• CUT Energy Watermelon Pomegranate (For energy and a little taste of watermelon)

Garnishes:

• Pomegranate seeds
• Fresh cranberries
• Orange wedges

Instructions:

• In a large pitcher, mason jar, or punch bowl, add pomegranate seeds, orange slices, orange juice, cranberry juice, and pomegranate juice. Then add a lid (or a cover) and refrigerate for two to three hours.
• When you are ready to serve the festive punch, stir or shake it. Then fill a glass with about a ½ cup of the mixture and top it with two tablespoons of lemon-lime soda (or diet lemon-lime soda for less sugar).
• Garnish with additional pomegranate seeds, fresh cranberries, and orange wedges. Then serve and enjoy.

Optional: When adding the lemon-lime soda, add a tablespoon (or two) of CUT Energy Watermelon Pomegranate.

Pomegranate Lime Holiday Punch

While we know that red wine and green tea are high in antioxidants, pomegranate juice has three times more antioxidants than red wine and green tea.

This Pomegranate Lime Holiday Punch recipe from The Gunny Sack uses both pomegranate juice and pomegranate arils (seeds), making it the perfect festive holiday punch to serve during the holidays. Plus, it’s sweet, sparkling, and easy to make. This recipe will yield 12 eight-ounce servings.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup of pomegranate juice (100% juice)
• ½ cup of grenadine syrup
• ¼ cup of sweetened lime juice
• 96 ounces of lemon-lime soda (Use diet lemon-lime soda for less sugar)
• 12 teaspoons of pomegranate arils (One pomegranate should be enough)
• 24 small lime wedges (One lime cut into slices and then wedges)

Instructions:

• Mix together the pomegranate juice, grenadine, and sweetened lime juice. Then store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
• For an eight-ounce glass, pour about 2 tablespoons of the juice mixture into the glass and fill the rest with the lemon-lime soda. Add more or less juice mixture depending upon your preference, and use diet lemon-soda for less sugar.
• Top with a couple of small lime wedges and a spoonful of pomegranate arils.

Optional: When adding the lemon-lime soda, add a tablespoon (or two) of CUT Energy Watermelon Pomegranate.

You already know that you need to eat a healthy, balanced diet each and every day in order to get all of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs to work properly. But did you know that eight out of the 13 vitamins that your body needs are B vitamins?

B vitamins are water-soluble vitamins, which means that they’re packed into the watery portions of the foods that you eat and are absorbed directly into your bloodstream as food is broken down during digestion (or as a dietary supplement dissolves). These essential vitamins help a variety of enzymes do their jobs and they’re crucial for making sure that your body’s cells are functioning properly. So, let’s take a closer look at the eight different types of vitamin B, as well as what B vitamins have to offer.

The 8 Types of Vitamin B

• Vitamin B-1 (Thiamin)
• Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)
• Vitamin B-3 (Niacin)
• Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid)
• Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine)
• Vitamin B-7 (Biotin)
• Vitamin B-9 (Folic Acid/Folate)
• Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamin)

Vitamin B-1 (Thiamin)

The Role of Thiamin: Thiamin is involved in several basic cell functions and the breakdown of nutrients for energy. The heart, liver, kidney, and brain all contain high amounts of thiamin. The body needs thiamin for breaking down sugar (carbohydrate) molecules from food.

Sources of Thiamin: Found naturally in meats, fish, and whole grains, thiamin is also added to breads, cereals, and baby formulas. Some foods that contain thiamin are pork, fish (trout), mussels, black beans, soy beans, green peas, yogurt, sunflower seeds, and fortified bread, breakfast cereals, pasta, and rice.

Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) of Thiamin For Adults and Children (Ages 4+): The RDIs of thiamin for healthy adults and children four years old and older is 1.2 milligrams.

Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)

The Role of Riboflavin: Riboflavin is a key component of coenzymes involved with the growth of cells, energy production, and the breakdown of fats. Riboflavin is also essential in converting tryptophan into niacin or vitamin B-3.

Sources of Riboflavin: Found mostly in meat and fortified foods, riboflavin is also in some nuts and green vegetables. Some foods that are rich in riboflavin are organ meats (beef liver), dairy milk, fortified breakfast cereals and bread, yogurt, oatmeal, eggs, cheese, mushrooms, lean beef and pork, chicken breast, salmon, spinach, and almonds.

Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) of Riboflavin for Adults and Children (Ages 4+): 1.3 milligrams.

Vitamin B-3 (Niacin)

The Role of Niacin: Niacin works in the body as a coenzyme, with more than 400 enzymes dependent on it for various reactions, which is the highest of all vitamin-derived coenzymes. These enzymes help with changing the energy in carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into a form that the body can use.

Sources of Niacin: The two most common forms of niacin in food and dietary supplements are nicotinic acid and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). Animal-based foods such as meat, poultry, and fish are high in NAD, which the body can use easily. Meanwhile, plant-based foods, including nuts, legumes, and grains, contain a natural form of niacin that the body can’t use as easily. 

Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) of Niacin for Adults and Children (Ages 4+): 16 milligrams.

Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid)

The Role of Pantothenic Acid: Pantothenic acid is used to make coenzyme A (CoA), a chemical compound that helps enzymes to build and break down fatty acids, as well as perform other metabolic functions. Red blood cells carry pantothenic acid throughout the body so it can use the nutrient in a number of processes for energy and metabolism.

Sources of Pantothenic Acid: Pantothenic acid is found in a wide variety of foods. However, beef liver, shiitake mushrooms, sunflower seeds, chicken, tuna, avocados, and fortified breakfast cereals are some of the foods that contain the highest amounts of pantothenic acid in them. Bacteria in the gut can also produce some pantothenic acid, but not enough to meet dietary needs. 

Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) of Pantothenic Acid for Adults and Children (Ages 4+): 5 milligrams.

Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine)

The Role of Vitamin B-6: Vitamin B-6, or pyridoxine, plays a role in more than 100 enzyme reactions. Pyridoxine is needed for protein and carbohydrate metabolism, the formation of red blood cells, and certain brain chemicals.

Sources of Vitamin B-6: Found in a variety of animal and plant foods, the richest sources of vitamin B-6 include organ meats, chickpeas, tuna, salmon, poultry, potatoes, and fortified cereals.

Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) of Vitamin B-6 for Adults and Children (Ages 4+): 1.7 milligrams.

Vitamin B-7 (Biotin)

The Role of Biotin: The human body needs biotin for communication among cells in the body, and for breaking down fats, carbohydrates, and protein.

Sources of Biotin: Organ meats, eggs (cooked), salmon, pork, beef, sunflower seeds, sweet potatoes, and avocados are all great sources of biotin.

Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) of Biotin for Adults and Children (Ages 4+): 30 micrograms.

Vitamin B-9 (Folic Acid/Folate)

The Role of Folate/Folic Acid: The natural form of vitamin B-9 is called folate, while the synthetic form of folate, which is used extensively in dietary supplements and food fortification, is called folic acid.

Sources of Folate/Folic Acid: While a wide variety of foods naturally contain folate, the form that is added to foods and dietary supplements, folic acid, is better absorbed. In fact, manufacturers of standardized enriched grain products are required to add folic acid in order to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Natural folate occurs in dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, romaine lettuce, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli, as well as in beans, peanuts, papaya, avocados, beef liver, seafoods, and fresh fruits and fruit juices like orange juice.

Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) of Folate for Adults and Children (Ages 4+): 400 micrograms.

Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamin)

The Role of Vitamin B-12: Vitamin B-12 contains the mineral cobalt and is sometimes called a ‘cobalamin.’

Sources of Vitamin B-12: Vitamin B-12 occurs naturally in animal products such as clams, beef liver, salmon, milk, and yogurt. That said, people who do not eat animal products may need to get vitamin B-12 from supplements or fortified foods such as breakfast cereals and nutritional yeast.

Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) of Vitamin B-12 for Adults and Children (Ages 4+): 2.4 micrograms.

Health Benefits Of B Vitamins

B vitamins play a vital role in maintaining good health and well-being.