Clams contain more vitamin B12 per ounce than any other food on earth — 84mcg per 3oz serving versus the 2.4mcg daily requirement. The highest iron content of any shellfish. Directly addresses the B12 depletion caused by long-term metformin use in Black diabetic patients.
Canned chopped clams at every grocery store for under $3 — one of the most cost-effective B12 sources in the database. Fresh clams available at seafood counters and fish markets.
One 3oz serving provides 84mcg B12 — 3,500% of daily value. Metformin depletes B12 with every dose; clams are the highest food-source correction available. Iron is heme iron (most bioavailable form — absorbed at 15-35% vs 2-20% for plant iron). Selenium supports the glutathione antioxidant system and thyroid function. The omega-3 content rivals salmon.
Canned clams (in water, not oil) are the most accessible and equally nutritious to fresh. Add to pasta, chowder, or rice dishes. Fresh clams: scrub, steam until shells open (5-7 minutes), discard any that don't open. Clam juice from canned clams is a mineral-rich cooking liquid — use it in soups.
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