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Vitamin B-12 is necessary for the proper formation of red blood cells and transport of oxygen through the body. It is also necessary for neurological health as it forms a necessary component of nerve cell axonal sheathes (myelin).
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Is B12 a vitamin or a mineral?
B12 is a vitamin
Is vitamin B12 good for dieting?
Yes! B12 is essential for metabolizing fat. (so is good hydration)
Is b12 bad for you?
If you are referring to vitamin b12, vitamin b12 is healthy for you.
Who offers a good vitamin B12?
a maloney sandwitch
What are vitamin b1 b2 b3 b5 b6 b7 b9 b12 good for?
vitamin b1 is good for the brain
Does b12 have barbiturate?
No, vitamin B12 is not a barbiturate
Is red meat a good source of B12?
vitamin B is in red meat as proven by scientists. it also contains vitamin D (helps get rid of cancer).
How many international units of Vitamin B12 are in 1000mcg of vitamin B12?
one milliliter
Pernicious anemia is due to lack of what vitamin?
Perncious anemia is caused by the body's inability to absorb the vitamin B12 from the gastrointestinal tract, due to a loss of gastric parietal cells. Regular B12 supplementation can keep pernicious anemia at bay, though it is not a complete cure. B12 is a vitamin obtained from meat and dairy products.
Explain the relation between vitamin b12 and pernicious anemia?
first of all its called vitamin b12 deficiency anemia. Pernicious anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency anemia are the same thing. Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of vitamin B12. You're not able to absorb the vitamin B12 due to the absence of intrinsinc factor.
Can b12 vitamin increase the size of your neck?
No its not true. There is no such side effects of vit b12 vitamin.
Which of the following is a feature of vitamin B12 nutrition in vegetarians?
Vegan mothers need only infrequent intake of vitamin B12-fortified cereals The vitamin B12 in fermented soy products may have low bioavailability Vitamin B12 in fortified cereals has low bioavailability Infants born to vegan mothers are resistant to the development of vitamin B12 deficiency
