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Vitamin B-12
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About Vitamin B-12 |
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This Vitamin is also known as cobalamine or cyanocobalamine, owing to the presence of the metal, cobalt. Cyanocobalamine is used in most supplements because it is readily converted to active forms of vitamin B-12 in the body.
 The central structure of the vitamin consists of a single cobalt atom surrounded by four pyrrole rings. This set up is called 'Corrin Ring' system. This cobalt atom is in turn covalently bounded to a cyanide group. It is hence called cyanocobalamine.
Vitamin B-12 is required for the conversion of homocysteine to methionine which is processed by enzymes. Vitamin B12 deficiency, like folic acid deficiency, can cause increased homocysteine in the blood. Vitamin B-12 and folate are both necessary for the synthesis of raw materials that make up the DNA. |
Latest Publication and Research on Vitamin B-12 - Updated on 12/06/2011
Projected Prevalence of Inadequate Nutrient Intakes in Europe. - Published by PubMed
The contribution of milk and milk products to micronutrient density and affordability of the u.s. Diet. - Published by PubMed
The contribution of dairy products to micronutrient intake in the Netherlands. - Published by PubMed
Disturbance of B-vitamin status in people with type 2 diabetes in Indonesia-Link to renal status, glycemic control and vascular inflammation. - Published by PubMed
Effect of maternal micronutrients (folic acid, vitamin B(12)) and omega 3 fatty acids on liver fatty acid desaturases and transport proteins in Wistar rats. - Published by PubMed
Projected Prevalence of Inadequate Nutrient Intakes in Europe. - Published by PubMed
The contribution of milk and milk products to micronutrient density and affordability of the u.s. Diet. - Published by PubMed
The contribution of dairy products to micronutrient intake in the Netherlands. - Published by PubMed
Disturbance of B-vitamin status in people with type 2 diabetes in Indonesia-Link to renal status, glycemic control and vascular inflammation. - Published by PubMed
Effect of maternal micronutrients (folic acid, vitamin B(12)) and omega 3 fatty acids on liver fatty acid desaturases and transport proteins in Wistar rats. - Published by PubMed
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Posted by:
kedia(Guest)
Posted on: 12/09/2011 i have a back pain since 5 years. i am 22 years old...some doctors used to say that u may be lacking b 12 defeciency..my whole back is paining like anything..after consulting so many doctors their prefrence is operation..but when i had my xray of cervical and lumber there is nothing found...since a year i m taking accupressure treatment..she told me that your whole body has become stiff.i said i used to do regular excercise...she told me that your blood circulates but there are some parts of your back does not reach blood everyday...and this part i didn't understand...please help me...
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