Vitamin B12

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Overview

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin that is critical to normal neurologic function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis. Vitamin B12 is essential for three enzymatic processes.

 The conversion of homocysteine to methionine

 The conversion of methylmalonic acid to succinyl coenzyme A

 The conversion of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate, a process necessary for DNA synthesis and red blood cell production. 

 

Topic Content

 Vitamin B12 - Health Benefits

 Vitamin B12 - Nervous System Health Benefits
 Vitamin B12 - Substances Enhanced By

 Vitamin B12 - Toxins Counteracted by

 Vitamin B12 - Substances that Enhance

 Vitamin B12 - Substances/Ailments that Interfere with

 Vitamin B12 - Safety Considerations

 Vitamin B12 - Dietary Sources

 Vitamin B12 - Dosages

 Vitamin B12 - Bioavailability

 Vitamin B12 - Biochemical Testing

 Vitamin B12 - Forms

 

 

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