Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble B vitamin. B12 is also known as cobalamin because it contains cobalt. The form of B12 most commonly used in dietary supplements is called cyanocobalamin. B12 is only produced by bacteria, so it is only found in food products of animal origin and in some fermented vegetable products such as tempeh and miso (fermented soybeans). B12 functions in a wide variety of metabolic processes, many of which are involved in transferring methyl groups between amino acids. B12 works closely with another B vitamin, folic acid, in reactions involved with DNA synthesis, blood cell formation, nervous system maintenance and heart health. If that weren’t enough, B12 is also involved in the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

Recommended Dietary Allowances: Men = 6 mcg; Women = 4 mcg; Pregnant Women = 2.2 mcg

For those individuals at highest risk for vitamin B12 deficiency, strict vegetarians and elderly with reduced B12 absorption, supplements are highly recommended. Most complete multivitamin supplements will contain vitamin B12 at RDA or higher levels. Higher intakes from specific B12 or B-complex products may be warranted for high risk individuals.

IMPORTANCE:

• Helps in the formation & regeneration of red blood cells, thus helping prevent anemia
• necessary for carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism
• maintains a healthy nervous system
• promotes growth in children
• increases energy
• needed for Calcium absorption
• Improves memory
• Promotes concentration
• Increases energy
• Reduces heart disease risk

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

• pernicious anemia
• poor appetite
• growth failure in children
• tiredness
• brain damage
• nervousness
• neuritis
• degeneration of spinal cord
• depression
• lack of balance

Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (5ml) Serving Per Container: 47
	Amount per serving	% USRDA
Calories	4	<2
Total Carbohydrate	1 g	<2
Total Fat	0 g	0
Sodium	0 g	0
Vitamin B12 (cyanacobalamin)	24 mcg	400
Phytogenic Mineral Catalyst	100 mcg	**
Calcium, Chloride, Cobalt, Chromium, Magnesium, Boron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Potassium, Iodine and Zinc
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet ** No daily value established
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

 

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