How many types of vitamin B12 are there?
There are three forms which are important those are methylcobalamin (MeCbl), adenosylcobalamin (AdCbl), and hydroxycobalamin (OHCbl). They can help boost immune system, digestive system and overall health.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Yes, a B12 deficiency can cause stomach upset and poor digestion.
One can suspect of having vitamin B 12 deficiency if you are constantly feeling lethargic and having nausea along with stomach upset.
Patients with B12 levels below 200 pg/mL are considered deficient or low.
They are an integral part of B complexes. The key difference between vitamin B3 and B12 is that vitamin B3 is important in controlling cholesterol and triglyceride levels in our blood, whereas vitamin B12 is important as a cofactor in DNA synthesis for both fatty acid and amino acid metabolism.
A vitamin B 12 blood test measures vitamin B12 deficiency in people. Not only this, it also helps in the diagnosis of a genetic disorder known as methylmalonic acedemia.
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