Report: Vitamin B12 is Disappearing from the Environment Because of Industrialized Agriculture
Vitamin B12: From Abundant in Nature to Requiring Supplements
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy nervous system, producing red blood cells, and supporting DNA synthesis. However, the availability of B12 has changed dramatically over the course of human history and evolution.
B12 Abundance in the Past
In the past, before the advent of industrialized agriculture and modern sanitation practices, vitamin B12 was much more prevalent in the natural environment. Historically, humans likely obtained B12 by consuming contaminated plant foods or unsanitized water. As our ancestors lived in the wild, they assimilated vitamin B12 by ingesting contaminated plant foods.
Additionally, when humans began scavenging meat and bone marrow, they found a steady supply of dietary vitamin B12. As humans evolved to become more reliant on hunting, vitamin B12…