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B12
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
Available as: 1ml
Overview
A cobalt-containing vitamin essential for blood formation and nervous-system function.
Mechanism
Cofactor for methionine synthase (methylation cycle) and methylmalonyl-CoA mutase (fatty acid and amino acid metabolism).
Research highlights
- Deficiency causes megaloblastic anaemia and neurological damage.
- Supports DNA synthesis and myelin maintenance.
Compound data
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