What are the properties of Vitamin B12 in supplements?

The Supplements with Vitamin B12The Supplements with Vitamin B12

The properties of Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is necessary for DNA synthesis, neurological function, and red blood cell formation. The active forms of B12 are called methylcobalamin and 5-deoxyadenosylcobalamin. Vitamin B12 is a cofactor for methionine synthase and thereby affects the synthesis of nearly 100 substrates including DNA, RNA, and proteins. The recommended dietary allowance of vitamin B12 is 2.4 mcg for adult U.S. populations. There is no established upper limit for vitamin B12 intake, as it has a low potential for toxicity(1173).

Recommended Daily Allowance

Vitamin B12 – Recommended Daily Allowance: 2.4 (µg).

Symptoms of Deficiency

Megaloblastic anaemia, peripheral neuropathy, spinal cord lesions, metabolic abnormalities.

Specific Risk Factors for Deficiency

Age-related malabsorption, vegetarians, vegans, Genetic polymorphisms.

Dietary Sources

Good Dietary Sources of Vitamin B12:

  • meat, fish and other animal products.

Vitamin B12 and the Brain

Vitamin B12 – A British study published in the journal Neurology found that folks with low vitamin B12 were six times more likely to have brain atrophy compared to people with highest levels. Further studies of vitamin B12 link this essential water-soluble vitamin to higher cognition, performance and both episodic and semantic memory.

Brain Specific Symptoms of Deficiency

Affective disorders, behaviour changes, psychosis, cognitive impairment/decline, dementia (inc Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia).

B12 supplement

  • Boost Energy Levels,
  • Reduces Depression,
  • Helps Metabolize Proteins around the body:
    • Good for Brain Health,
    • Digestive System,
    • Healthy Hair,
    • Skin & Nails

Cyanocobalamin - Description from NCI Thesaurus

 

Cyanocobalamin - Description from ChemIDplus

 

Cyanocobalamin - Description from DrugBank

 

Cyanocobalamin - Description from Wikipedia

 


The supplements containing Vitamin B12

DerminaxDerminax

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Acne Beauty Video included TBSS ID:
Derminax contains Vitamin B12.

 

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Gels, creams and ointments are not effective because they fight symptoms not the cause. Derminax is different. It works from the inside. Derminax is a unique blend of natural ingredients which eliminates spots, blackheads, lumps, redness and blemishes caused by skin inflammation.
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KetoChargeKetoCharge

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Brain / Mental Clarity Electrolyte Balance Ketogenic diet Sports Nutrition Weight Loss TBSS ID:
KetoCharge contains Vitamin B12 in the form of Methylcobalamin.

 

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KetoCharge - Activate the power of ketosis in your body to burn fat Fast! KetoCharge ramps up your body’s natural production of ketones. Start using fat for energy from day one, rather than waiting up to 3 weeks on a low carb diet or up to 10 days of fasting for your body to enter ketosis...
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ThyrolinThyrolin

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Energy TBSS ID:
Thyrolin contains Vitamin B12.

 

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Thyrolin, thanks to its advanced composition, effectively cares for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland and the proper production of its hormones. In addition, thanks to the content of bladderwrack it facilitates weight loss thanks to which you can take care of your health and figure even...
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Vitabase - Enfūz (Advanced)Vitabase - Enfūz (Advanced)

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Acidophilus / Probiotics Cardiovascular Support Multivitamins Natural Nutrients TBSS ID:
Vitabase – Enfūz (Advanced) contains Vitamin B12.

 

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Enfūz Advanced is a complete nutritional supplement program designed to meet your basic nutritional needs. It contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fish oil, extra vitamin D, and more. Choosing which health supplements to take on a regular basis can be a very frustrating process. Often...
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Kids Active, Advanced Formula for the Healthy Active Child, Fruit Punch, 6.7 oz (192 g) (Zahler)Kids Active, Advanced Formula for the Healthy Active Child, Fruit Punch, 6.7 oz (192 g) (Zahler)

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Children's Health TBSS ID:
Kids Active, Advanced Formula for the Healthy Active Child, Fruit Punch, 6.7 oz (192 g) (Zahler) contains Vitamin B12 in the form of Methylcobalamin.

 

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Zahler KidsActive - Promotes Mental Focus and Concentration. Zahler KidsActive is formulated with a targeted blend of nutrients that helps promote children's mental focus and concentration, helping to support normal cognitive function in healthy active children, KidsActive is a delicious tasting...
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B-Complex "100", 100 Vegetable Capsules (Solgar)B-Complex "100", 100 Vegetable Capsules (Solgar)

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Brain / Mental Clarity Cardiovascular Support Hair / Skin Care Stress / Relaxation Vitamins TBSS ID:
B-Complex “100”, 100 Vegetable Capsules (Solgar) contains Vitamin B12.

 

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Each required nutrient in the Vitamin B Complex performs a unique role in maintaining proper metabolic functioning, while nutritionally supporting the body during the occasional stress of daily living. B Complex vitamins are needed for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, which...
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Methylcobalamin Vitamin B-12, Timed Release, 1,000 mcg, 160 Tablets (Zenwise Health)Methylcobalamin Vitamin B-12, Timed Release, 1,000 mcg, 160 Tablets (Zenwise Health)

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Brain / Mental Clarity Cardiovascular Support Digestive Health Energy Vitamins TBSS ID:
Methylcobalamin Vitamin B-12, Timed Release, 1,000 mcg, 160 Tablets (Zenwise Health) contains Vitamin B12 in the form of Methylcobalamin.

 

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Zenwise Health Vitamin B-12 is a premium supplement that contains 1000 mcg of Vitamin B-12 (Methylcobalamin) to help support the body's metabolic function to draw more energy from fats and carbohydrates. Vitamin B-12 has also been shown to support cardiovascular health, brain function, and the...
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Liquid L-Carnitine 1500, Blue Raspberry, 16 oz (473 ml) (ALLMAX Nutrition)Liquid L-Carnitine 1500, Blue Raspberry, 16 oz (473 ml) (ALLMAX Nutrition)

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Amino Acids Energy Liquid Supplements TBSS ID:
Liquid L-Carnitine 1500, Blue Raspberry, 16 oz (473 ml) (ALLMAX Nutrition) contains Vitamin B12 in the form of Methylcobalamin.

 

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Delicious and Easy-to-Take Liquid L-Carnitine with 1500 mg in just 1 serving! Boost Energy, Endurance & Performance. L-Carnitine enhances performance by increasing the body's reliance on fat for energy; this reduces depletion of muscle glycogen. By reducing muscle tissue lactic acid build-up,...
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Folic Acid with Vitamin B-12, 800 mcg, 250 Tablets (Now Foods)Folic Acid with Vitamin B-12, 800 mcg, 250 Tablets (Now Foods)

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Vitamins TBSS ID:
Folic Acid with Vitamin B-12, 800 mcg, 250 Tablets (Now Foods) contains Vitamin B12.

 

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Folic Acid is very important member of the B-vitamin family required for DNA synthesis and genetic repair, making an adequate supply essential for rapidly dividing cells, such as red blood cells. Folic acid is also necessary for the synthesis of methionine from homocysteine and can help to...
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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin, cyanocobalamin) - References & External links

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

TBS Ingredient ID (TBSI ID):
Name
Vitamin B12
Synonyms:
Cobalamin, Crystamine, Anacobin
Chemical Formula:
C63H88CoN14O14P
Molecular Formula:
Cyanocobalamin - Molecular Formula
Classification TypeIdentifier
PubChem CID:
U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubChem)
CAS:
A proprietary registry number assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) division of the American Chemical Society (ACS)		68-19-9
NIST:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
ChemIDplus:
United States National Library of Medicine - TOXNET (Toxicology Data Network).
Show: Cyanocobalamin - description from ChemIDplus
ATC code:
WHO ATC Classification System. The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification System is used for the classification of drugs. This pharmaceutical coding system divides drugs into different groups according to the organ or system on which they act and/or their therapeutic and chemical characteristics
UNII:
FDA Substance Registration System - Unique Ingredient Identifier
NCI Thesaurus:
National Cancer Institute - NCI.
Show: Cyanocobalamin - description from NCI Thesaurus
DrugBank:
The DrugBank database is a unique bioinformatics and cheminformatics resource that combines detailed drug data with comprehensive drug target information.
Show: Cyanocobalamin - description from DrugBank
Wikipedia:
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.		Cyanocobalamin
Show: Cyanocobalamin - description from Wikipedia
InChI Key:
International Chemical Identifier hash (InChIKey) computed from chemical structure using the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) standard		FDJOLVPMNUYSCM-WZHZPDAFSA-L
EC Number:
A seven-digit regulatory identifier currently assigned by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) known as a European Community (EC) number		200-680-0
ChEBI:
Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI) - Dictionary of molecular entities focused on "small" chemical compounds. ChEBI is part of the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute.
KEGG:
Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG)
ChEMBL:
An open data resource of binding, functional and ADMET bioactivity data (ChEMBL)
ECHA:
European Chemicals Agency.
DSSTox Substance ID:
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Related substances

Methylcobalamin

Methylcobalamin

TBS Ingredient ID (TBSI ID):
Name
Methylcobalamin
Synonyms:
Mecobalamin, Algobaz, Vitamin B12 Analog, Methyl-B12, Methyl Vitamin B12, Methycobal, Cobamet, Cobametin
Chemical Formula:
C63H91CoN13O14P
Classification TypeIdentifier
PubChem CID:
U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubChem)
InChI Key:
International Chemical Identifier hash (InChIKey) computed from chemical structure using the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) standard		ZFLASALABLFSNM-UHFFFAOYSA-L
CAS:
A proprietary registry number assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) division of the American Chemical Society (ACS)		13422-55-4
NIST:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
ChemIDplus:
United States National Library of Medicine - TOXNET (Toxicology Data Network).
ChEMBL:
An open data resource of binding, functional and ADMET bioactivity data (ChEMBL)
ATC code:
WHO ATC Classification System. The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification System is used for the classification of drugs. This pharmaceutical coding system divides drugs into different groups according to the organ or system on which they act and/or their therapeutic and chemical characteristics
DSSTox Substance ID:
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ECHA:
European Chemicals Agency.
EC Number:
A seven-digit regulatory identifier currently assigned by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) known as a European Community (EC) number		236-535-3
Wikipedia:
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.		Methylcobalamin
MeSH® ID:
Medical Subject Heading (MeSH)
UNII:
FDA Substance Registration System - Unique Ingredient Identifier

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