Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) works with folic acid and vitamin B6 to control homocysteine levels. Research shows that high levels of homocysteine may dramatically increase the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis.
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Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) works with folic acid and vitamin B6 to control homocysteine levels. Research shows that high levels of homocysteine may dramatically increase the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis.
Vitamin B12 is important for nervous system function as it is needed to produce myelin, the fatty substance that forms a protective sheath around nerves; it helps with memory and learning; for the synthesis of red blood cells and for producing the genetic materials, DNA and RNA.
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Anonymous - May 25, 2006, 09:25
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A lady at work said that cyanocobalamin has cyanide in it and can be very dangerous. Can you clarify this for me? Thanks, Dorothy
ZooScape Moderator - May 25, 2006, 11:19
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Cyanocobalamin, simply put, is another name for Vitamin B12. There are several other names for this ingredient as well, such as Adenosylcobalamin, Cobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, Hydroxycyanocobalamin and Methylcobalamin. Cyanocobalamin does not contain, nor is it derived from cyanide, although I can see where one would be confused with the similarity in the names.
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin needed for normal nerve cell activity, DNA replication, and production of the mood-affecting substance SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine). Vitamin B12 acts with folic acid and vitamin B6 to control homocysteine levels. An excess of homocysteine is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and potentially other diseases such as osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease.
Vitamin B12 is found in all foods of animal origin, including dairy, eggs, meat, poultry, and fish. According to one report, small, inconsistent amounts occur in seaweed (including nori and chlorella) and tempeh. Many researchers and healthcare professionals believe that people cannot rely on vegetarian sources to provide predictably sufficient quantities of vitamin B12. However, another study found substantial amounts of vitamin B12 in nori (at least 55 mcg per 100 grams of dry weight).
Ingredients
Each Capsule Contains:
Vitamin B12 - 250 mcg Cyanocobalamin
Cautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Label Information
Hermetic seal under cap for safety and freshness. Contains no artificial preservatives, color, dairy, sweeteners, starch, wheat or yeast.
For product freshness protect from humidity.
Additional Information
For 50 years the webber name has been trusted in North American households as the source of Vitamin E. Now webber naturals is a 'natural' extension, bringing consumers a wide range of vitamins, minerals, herbs and special supplements to meet their families' health and nutrition needs.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
