Description
CAS NO.: 68-19-9
Molecular Formula: C63H88CoN14O14P
Molecular Weight:1355.37 g/mol
Appearance: Pink fine powder
Fuction
1. Improve the utilization of folic acid and synthesize methionine (from homocysteine) and choline with folic acid;
2. Maintain the metabolism and function of nerve myelin sheath;
3. Promote the development and maturation of red blood cells.
Description About Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12, VB12 for short, also known as cobalamin, one of B vitamins, is a complex organic compound containing cobalt, cobalt trivalent is located in the center of the porphyrin-like golum ring plane. It is the largest and most complex vitamin molecule ever discovered, and the only vitamin that contains metal ions.
Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin that is commonly found in a variety of foods such as fish, shellfish, meat, and dairy products. Vitamin B12 is frequently used in combination with other B vitamins in a vitamin B complex formulation. It helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells and is also needed to make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Vitamin B12 is bound to the protein in food. Hydrochloric acid in the stomach releases B12 from protein during digestion. Once released, B12 combines with a substance called intrinsic factor (IF) before it is absorbed into the bloodstream.
The human body stores several years’ worth of vitamin B12, so nutritional deficiency of this vitamin is extremely rare. Elderly are the most at risk. However, deficiency can result from being unable to use vitamin B12. Inability to absorb vitamin B12 from the intestinal tract can be caused by a disease known as pernicious anemia. Additionally, strict vegetarians or vegans who are not taking in proper amounts of B12 are also prone to a deficiency state.
