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Why is it called vitamin B12 and not C12?
Why is it called vitamin B12 and not C12?
Why is it called vitamin B12 and not C12?
It cannot be called C12 even if the central molecule is cobalmin. It is called B12 only.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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Why don't vitamins require digestion?
Vitamins do not require digestion because either they are water soluble or fat soluble. They get dissolved and travel through different parts of the body via cells.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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What is normal range of B12 vitamin level?
A serum vitamin B12 level between 200 pg/mL and 900 pg/mL is considered normal, however, values ranging between 300 to 350 pg/mL is recognised as a marker for a desirable status in the elderly.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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Can taking 5000 mcg daily of vitamin B12 cause cancer?
No, it does not cause cancer. However, excessive intake may put you at a risk of cancer.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
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VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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