Vitamin B12 - the compound makes all the difference
A vitamin B12 deficiency often only becomes noticeable years later because the body has large vitamin B12 stores. This is particularly relevant for vegans, as it is found in animal foods. The amounts found in fermented vegan products, for example, are unfortunately insignificant. Cyanocobalamin is often used in food supplements, mainly because it is cheaper - for the manufacturer. Our products contain the much higher quality methylcobalamin, some even contain the extremely high quality but also more expensive adenosylcobalamin... Read more
Vitamin B12 500 mcg, 100 lozenges
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Vitamin B12 2000 mcg, 100 lozenges
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Vitamin B12 1000 mcg, 100 capsules
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Vitamin B12 + folate, 100 lozenges
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Vitamin B12 1000 mcg, 100 lozenges
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Vitamin B12 Active, 90 lozenges
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B12 Plus, 90 tablets
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Vitamin B12 Spray 500 µg, 25 ml
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B12 Spray for Children 3µg, 25ml
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Vitamin B12-SL, 60 tablets
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Crucial for haematopoiesis and the nervous system
The water-soluble vitamin B12 (cobalamin) plays a crucial role in blood formation, cell division, nervous system function and metabolism. It is found almost exclusively in animal foods such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. As the body cannot produce it on its own, sufficient food intake is crucial, especially for people on a vegan or vegetarian diet, as a deficiency can occur.
Role and function of vitamin B12
- Blood formation: Vitamin B12 plays a role in the formation of red blood cells.
- Nervous system: It plays an important role in the regeneration and maintenance of nerve fibre sheaths, which ensures the function of the nervous system.
- Cell division: Vitamin B12 plays a role in DNA synthesis, which is why it is essential for cell growth and cell division.
- Metabolism: It is essential for metabolism, including the metabolisation of folic acid and the breakdown of fatty acids.
Sources and deficiency
- Food sources: The main sources of vitamin B12 are animal products such as meat, fish, liver, eggs and dairy products.
- Vegan diet: As vitamin B12 is contained exclusively in animal foods, a strictly vegan diet represents a risk factor for a deficiency, as there are no plant sources that can cover the requirement.
- Storage: Although the human organism is able to store vitamin B12, these stores can be depleted after years of malnutrition.
Potential consequences of a deficiency
The consequences of a vitamin B12 deficiency can include fatigue, pallor, tingling or numbness in the limbs, unsteadiness when walking and confusion.