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Vitamin B12
Definition Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is part of the vitamin B complex.
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Overview & Functions
Vitamin B12, like the other B vitamins, is important for metabolism. It helps in the formation of red blood cells and in the maintenance of the central nervous system.
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• Vitamin B12: Food Sources
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• Vitamin B12: Side Effects
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Review Date : 1/18/2003
Reviewed By : Steven Angelo, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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