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.
Vitamin B12
Cobalamin
From Jerry Kennard, former About.com Guide
Updated July 22, 2005
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
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