vitamin B12
noun
1
: a complex cobalt-containing compound C63H88CoN14O14P that occurs especially in liver, is essential to normal blood formation, neural function, and growth, and is used especially in treating pernicious and related anemias and in animal feed as a growth factor
called also cyanocobalamin
2
: any of several compounds similar to vitamin B12 in action but having different chemistry
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Diseases that may affect cognitive function include vascular dementia, depression, thyroid disease, sleep apnea and even vitamin B12 deficiency.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 28 July 2024
The shrimp has essential nutrients like vitamin B12, selenium and zinc.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2024
Research has shown that caviar is high in calcium and also boasts benefits in the form of Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
May Support Brain Function Similar to your heart, your brain relies on omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12 to function at its best.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 16 July 2024
Supplemental folic acid may: Mask a vitamin B12 deficiency.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
Think of this supplement as an amalgamation of essential nutrients: Vitamin D3 supports immune function; calcium—with D3, K2, magnesium, and boron—maintains bone health; magnesium and D3 aid muscle function; omega-3 DHA and vitamin B12 support brain health.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 10 July 2024
This popular cheese is a rich source of vitamin B12 and also provides smaller amounts of vitamin A and selenium.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 July 2024
In the older adult population, it is estimated that 3-43% have a vitamin B12 deficiency.
—Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 19 June 2024
Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 28 July 2024
The shrimp has essential nutrients like vitamin B12, selenium and zinc.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2024
Research has shown that caviar is high in calcium and also boasts benefits in the form of Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
May Support Brain Function Similar to your heart, your brain relies on omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12 to function at its best.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 16 July 2024
Supplemental folic acid may: Mask a vitamin B12 deficiency.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
Think of this supplement as an amalgamation of essential nutrients: Vitamin D3 supports immune function; calcium—with D3, K2, magnesium, and boron—maintains bone health; magnesium and D3 aid muscle function; omega-3 DHA and vitamin B12 support brain health.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 10 July 2024
This popular cheese is a rich source of vitamin B12 and also provides smaller amounts of vitamin A and selenium.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 July 2024
In the older adult population, it is estimated that 3-43% have a vitamin B12 deficiency.
—Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 19 June 2024
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vitamin B12
noun1
: a complex cobalt-containing compound C63H88CoN14O14P found in animal products (as meat and eggs) that is essential to normal blood formation, neural function, and growth and is used especially in treating pernicious and related anemias and in animal feed as a growth factor
called also cyanocobalamin
2
: any of several compounds similar to vitamin B12 in action but having different chemistry
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