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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 23 May 2023

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What are B12 benefits?

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body's blood and nerve cells healthy. It also helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. Research is suggestive that vitamin B12 also helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that makes people tired and weak.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

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How many types of vitamin B12 are there?

There are three forms which are important those are methylcobalamin (MeCbl), adenosylcobalamin (AdCbl), and hydroxycobalamin (OHCbl). They can help boost immune system, digestive system and overall health.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

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Does idli contain vitamin B12?

Yes, idli contains B12.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

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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 23 May 2023

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How do I get vitamin B12 from food?

Vitamin B12 is naturally present in foods of animal origin, including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. In addition, fortified breakfast cereals and fortified nutritional meals.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

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