Vitamin B12 - Substances Enhanced By
Description
Various nutrients and endogenous chemicals whose function or production is enhanced in the presence of Vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Amino Acids
Vitamin B12 may facilitate the methylation of Histidine within the body.
Vitamin B12 may facilitate the conversion of Homocysteine to Methionine.
Vitamin B12 may facilitate the conversion of Methionine to Cysteine.
Vitamin B12 may facilitate the synthesis of endogenousS-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe). [1]
Vitamin B12 may facilitate the methylation of Serine within the body.
Carbohydrates
Vitamin B12 may improve the metabolism of Carbohydrates.
Enzymes
Vitamin B12 is a cofactor for Methionine Synthase (the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion (remethylation) of Homocysteine to Methionine). The Methylcobalamin form of Vitamin B12 is utilized for this purpose. [2]
Vitamin B12 is a cofactor for Methylmalonyl CoA Mutase (the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of L-Methylmalonyl CoA to Succinyl CoA (a step required for the synthesis of some Fatty Acids).
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