Nutrients - Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12




Overview

All B vitamins are water-soluble,
meaning that the body does not store them. Vitamin B12, also called
cobalamin, is one of 8 B vitamins. It is important to know that all
B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel
(glucose), which is used to produce energy. These B vitamins,
commonly referred to as B complex vitamins, also help the body use