Name

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

Action

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamins and unique in being the first "cobalt-containing" substance. It cannot be made by the body and so must be taken up in food. It cannot be made synthetically but must be grown in bacteria or mould. Vitamin B12 is necessary for normal metabolism of : * nerve tissue * protein  * fat  * carbohydrate It is closely related to the actions of 4 amino acids, pantothenic acid and Vitamin C.  It helps iron function better in the body, aids Folic acid in the synthesis of Choline, helps the placement of Vitamin A into body tissues by aiding carotene absorption of Vitamin A conversion, aids in the production of DNA and RNA. Important for mental health and a deficiency could lead to Spina Bifida, pernicious anaemia.

Uses

For overall health maintenance.

Food Source

Animal protein is almost the only substance in which B12 occurs naturally in foods in substantial amount. * Liver is the best source * kidney * muscle meats * Fish * dairy prices are other good sources.

Found In

CHILDvits, MENOstage, MAXvits

The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’.
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