About Vitamin B-12 This Vitamin is also known as cobalamine or cyanocobalamine, owing to the presence of the metal, cobalt.

Cyanocobalamine use in most supplements. Because it is readily convert to active forms of vitamin B-12 in the body.

The central structure of the vitamin consists of a single cobalt atom surrounded by four pyrrole rings. This set up is call ‘Corrin Ring’ system. This cobalt atom is in turn covalently bounded to a cyanide group. It is hence call cyanocobalamine.

Vitamin B-12 is required for the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. Which is process by enzymes. Vitamin B12 deficiency, like folic acid deficiency, can cause increased homocysteine in the blood.

Folate are both necessary for the synthesis of raw materials that make up the DNA.

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Vitamin B12 deficiency also known as cobalamin deficiency is characteriz by megaloblastic anemia, fatigue, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Neurological changes, such as numbness and tingling in the hands สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน and feet. Can also occur. Additional symptoms of deficiency include difficulty maintaining balance, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue.

The neurological symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency. Can occur without anemia, so early diagnosis and intervention is important to avoid irreversible damage. During infancy, signs of a vitamin B12 deficiency include failure to thrive, movement disorders, developmental delays, and megaloblastic anemia. Many of these symptoms are general and can result from a variety of medical conditions other than vitamin B-12 deficiency.