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Vitamin B12
Cobalamin

by Jerry Kennard
for About.com

Updated July 22, 2005

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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
Vitamin B12 is found in eggs, dairy products and meat but can be destroyed by overcooking food. It has an essential role in fatty acid metabolism. Deficiencies of vitamin B12 can cause pernicious anemia as well as nervous and mental disorders. Excessive levels are excreted. The recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 is 0.1 mg.

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