Salmon meats and by-products as excellent sources of vitamin B12
摘要
The worldwide demand for salmon as a food source is high, with Atlantic salmon farming supporting a stable global supply. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and vitamin B12, making it significant in modern nutrition. Among these nutrients, vitamin B12 plays a critical role in supporting neurological function and red blood cell formation, making it an essential component of a balanced diet. This review focuses particularly on vitamin B12. A single portion of salmon fillet (100 g) provides 3–9 µg of vitamin B12, easily meeting the daily recommended intake for adults. Salmon by-products also might contain substantial amounts of vitamin B12, which could be harnessed for the development of dietary supplements and functional foods. However, further studies are required to provide accurate and reproducible estimates of vitamin B12 levels in different salmon parts, as well as to assess the bioavailability of vitamin B12 from these sources under varying dietary conditions.