Does every edible insect have vitamin B12?
Yes, insects have high level of Vitamin B12 it is estimated that they have the higest amount of vitamin D per 100 grams in powdered state.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
High levels of serum cobalmin may be a sign of a serious, even life-threatening, disease. Hematologic disorders like chronic myelogeneous leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, polycythemia vera and also the hypereosinophilic syndrome can result in elevated levels of cobalamin. You are recommended to check with a doctor.
The role of vitamin B 12 is very crucial as without enough red blood cells, your tissues and organs don't get enough oxygen. As a result your body cannot work well. You will suffer from weak musles, numbness and extreme fatigue.
A serum vitamin B12 level between 200 pg/mL and 900 pg/mL is considered normal, however, values ranging between 300 to 350 pg/mL is recognised as a marker for a desirable status in the elderly.
It cannot be called C12 even if the central molecule is cobalmin. It is called B12 only.
This is because vegetarians and vegans are at a risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Additionally, it has been reported that 1.5 to 15% people globally have vitamin B12 deficiency.
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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