Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin
Introduction：

Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to prevent and treat low blood levels of this vitamin. Most people get enough vitamin B12 from their diet. Vitamin B12 is important to maintain the health of your metabolism, blood cells, and nerves. Serious vitamin B12 deficiency may result in a low number of red blood cells (anemia), stomach/intestine problems, and permanent nerve damage.

Vitamin B12 deficiency may occur in certain health conditions (such as intestinal/stomach problems, poor nutrition, cancer, HIV infection, pregnancy, old age, alcoholism). It may also occur in people who follow a strict vegetarian (vegan) diet.

Identification

What is the difference between B12 and cyanocobalamin?

Summary Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic form of vitamin B12 found only in supplements, while methylcobalamin is a naturally occurring form that you can get through either food sources or supplements. Another major difference between methylcobalamin and cyanocobalamin is the way they are absorbed and retained within your body.

Function:

1. Essential for the formation and maturation of red blood cells.

2. It plays an essential role in the synthesis of nucleic acid.

3. Increases the white cell count and the platelets through its action in the bone-marrow.

4. Concerned with the maintenance of normal health and activity of certain parts of the nervous system.

5. it helps in the growth of micro-organism called the Lactobacillus lactis

6.Biosynthesis of methyl group is increased by vitamin B12 and it is said that vitamin B12 plays an enzymatic role in one-carbon metabolism and synthesis.

7. This vitamin has also a role in transmethylation process.

8.Formation of lipid from carbohydrate is influenced by vitamin B12.

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