Cyanocobalamin, Vitamin B12
Cyanocobalamin or vitamin B12 helps in the production and maintenance of myelin that surrounds the nerve cells, red blood cell formation, mental ability, and the breakdown of some amino acids and fatty acids to produce energy. Vitamin B12 has a close link with folate, as both of these vitamins are dependent on one another to function properly.
Some food sources of vitamin B12:
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Milk
- Liver
- Meat
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
As vitamin B12 is only present in foods that come from animal origin, so people following a strict vegan diet tend to affect mostly from vitamin B12 deficiency.