Vitamin B12
| Vitamin B12 | |
|---|---|
| Term | Vitamin B12 |
| Short definition | Vitamin B12 - (pronounced) (VY-tuh-min. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Vitamin B12 - (pronounced) (VY-tuh-min. . . ) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin B12 helps form red blood cells, DNA, RNA, energy and tissues and keeps nerve cells healthy. It is found in liver, meat, eggs, poultry, shellfish, milk and dairy products. Vitamin B12 is water soluble (can dissolve in water) and needs to be taken daily. Insufficient vitamin B12 can cause certain types of anemia (a condition in which red blood cell counts are below normal) and neurological disorders. It is being studied along with folic acid for the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer. Also called cobalamin and cyanocobalamin
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vitamin B12
- Wikipedia's article - Vitamin B12
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