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What is the difference between vitamins B3 and B12?
What is the difference between vitamins B3 and B12?
What is the difference between vitamins B3 and B12?
They are an integral part of B complexes. The key difference between vitamin B3 and B12 is that vitamin B3 is important in controlling cholesterol and triglyceride levels in our blood, whereas vitamin B12 is important as a cofactor in DNA synthesis for both fatty acid and amino acid metabolism.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Why is it called vitamin B12 and not C12?
It cannot be called C12 even if the central molecule is cobalmin. It is called B12 only.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
What are low vitamin B12 levels?
Patients with B12 levels below 200 pg/mL are considered deficient or low.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Which are the easily available sources of Vitamin B12?
All dairy products are a good source of Vitamin B12. In addition, one can include red meat once a week to boost vitamin B 12 intake
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
What type of substance contains vitamin B12?
All dairy products are a good source of Vitamin B12. In addition, one can include red meat once a week to boost vitamin B 12 intake
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Why is vitamin B12 very important these days?
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.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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