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Essential for maintaining the myelin sheath around nerves.
Crucial for the production of healthy red blood cells.
Helps convert carbohydrates into glucose, enhancing energy metabolism.
Vital for DNA production and cell division.
Supports brain health and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Reduces homocysteine levels, lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Vitamin B12 is released from food in the stomach with the help of gastric acid and binds to intrinsic factor, a protein produced in the stomach. This complex is then absorbed in the small intestine and transported to the bloodstream.
Once in the bloodstream, vitamin B12 is taken up by cells and used as a cofactor for enzymes involved in various metabolic processes, including the conversion of homocysteine to methionine, which is important for DNA synthesis and methylation.
Vitamin B12 is essential for the production of myelin, the protective sheath around nerves, and for the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow, ensuring proper nerve function and preventing anemia.
As a vegan I have to take B12. The animals that people eat are actually fed b12 into their diet. The only other way to get it is through soil, but people don't do their own gardening any more. Hence why us vegans need our b12.