B-12
Vitamin B12 is the only natural product containing cobalt, and which owes its bright red color. In man it is difficult to observe its own B12 vitamin deficiency. Usually accompanied by a lack of folic acid and intrinsic factor. The latter is produced by oxyntika cells of the stomach and on the failure (achlorhydria), malabsorption of vitamin B12 occurs. B12 once absorbed by means of the intrinsic factor has three important biological actions:
It acts as a coenzyme in folic acid for the synthesis of DNA.
He participates in the synthesis of myelin nerve.
It has anti-atherosclerotic activity.
Vitamin B12 is found in animal foods, such as meat. For this reason, doctors often recommend to vegetarians receive supplemental vitamin B12.
1000mcg, 60tabs.
