Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

Vitamin B12 is a crucial water-soluble vitamin that plays a central role in metabolism and red blood cell production in animals., it is used to treat various conditions related to B12 deficiency, including anemia and neurological disorders. Read more

Vitamin B12 is a crucial water-soluble vitamin that plays a central role in metabolism and red blood cell production in animals., it is used to treat various conditions related to B12 deficiency, including anemia and neurological disorders.

Essential insights

• DNA synthesis and cell division: Vitamin B12 is essential for DNA synthesis and supports cell division in rapidly dividing tissues like bone marrow.
• Energy metabolism: The vitamin acts as a cofactor for the enzyme methylmalonyl-CoA mutase, critical for fatty acid metabolism.
• Hemoglobin formation: B12 aids in converting homocysteine to methionine, essential for hemoglobin production.
  Vitamin B12 is typically administered via injection for rapid absorption but can also be given orally in some cases.