Meaning of the term

name of the term :

Vitamin B12

Found/source:

Beef liver, seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, dairy products.

Summary:

Cobalamins are compounds which are also known as vitamin B12. They are water-soluble vitamins, contain the mineral cobalt and occur naturally mainly in animal-based food products.

Function:

  • Cofactor of numerous enzymatic reactions.
  • Involved in the synthesis of DNA.
  • Supports protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism.
  • Involved in the production of red blood cells.
  • Supports the function of brain and nerve cells.

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