In older age, vitamin B12 absorption tends to be less efficient due to a range of health issues, including gastritis stomach lining inflammation and thinning but also because of decreased production of stomach secretions (EFSA, 2015
It has been shown to enhance vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression, which is crucial for new blood vessel formation
It raises iron levels faster
A good postnatal supplement should contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, including: omega-3s folate choline iron selenium vitamin A vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12 vitamin C vitamin D vitamin E You may not be able to find a supplement that contains everything you need, especially when breastfeeding, so you may have to take several supplements