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Vitamin B12
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What is Vitamin B12?
1) Cyanocobalamin (commonly known as Vitamin B12) is a highly complex, essential vitamin, owing its name to the fact that it contains the mineral, cobalt. This vitamin is produced naturally by bacteria, and is necessary for DNA synthesis and cellular energy production. Vitamin B12 has many forms, including the cyano-, methyl-, deoxyadenosyl- and hydroxy-cobalamin forms. The cyano form, is the most widely used form in supplements and prescription drugs,. Several pharmaceutical forms of cyanocobalamin have been developed, including the tablet, injection, and nasal spray forms.
2) vitamin B12 is a metabolite found in or produced by Escherichia coli (strain K12, MG1655)
Product Applications
1) Helps with red blood cell formation and anemia prevention
Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in helping your body produce red blood cells.
2) May prevent major birth issues
Adequate vitamin B12 levels are crucial to a healthy pregnancy.
Vitamin B12 deficiency in the beginning stages of pregnancy may increase the risk of birth issues, such as neural tube defects. Furthermore, maternal vitamin B12 deficiency may contribute to premature birth or pregnancy loss.
One older study found that birthing mothers with vitamin B12 levels lower than 250 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) were 2.5–3 times more likely to give birth to a child with birth defects, compared to those with adequate levels. For those with a vitamin B12 deficiency and levels below 150 mg/dL the risk was 5 times higher, compared to those with levels above 400 mg/dL.
3） May support bone health and prevent osteoporosis
Maintaining adequate vitamin B12 levels may support your bone health.
Bones with decreased mineral density can become delicate and fragile over time, leading to an increased risk of osteoporosis.
This 2021 research also noted a possible link between low vitamin B12 levels and poor bone health and osteoporosis or fracture risk.
In general, clinical research doesn’t support the use of supplemental B vitamins to prevent osteoporotic fractures. More conclusive research is needed.
4. May reduce your risk of macular degeneration
Macular degeneration is an eye disease that mainly affects your central vision.
This 2022 study points to a link between B vitamins and the risk for macular degeneration, noting that a high dietary intake of these vitamins is associated with lower rates of advanced age-related macular degeneration.
More research is needed to fully understand vitamin B12’s role in promoting vision health and preventing macular degeneration.
- Form:
- Powder
- CAS. NO:
- 68-19-9
