Products Cobalt is found in drugs that contain vitamin B12. Unlike other trace elements, it is otherwise virtually never found in vitamin and mineral supplements. Structure and properties Cobalt (Co) is a chemical element with atomic number 27 that exists as a hard, silver-gray, and ferromagnetic transition metal with a high melting point of 1495 … Cobalt
Products Vitamins are commercially available in the form of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, medical devices, cosmetics, and foods, among others. Available dosage forms include, for example, tablets, effervescent tablets, syrups, direct granules and injectables. Vitamins are also combined with other active ingredients and, in particular, with minerals and trace elements in a fixed manner. The name … Vitamins Role in the Body
Tetrahydrofolic acid plays an important role in the transfer of carbon as coenzyme F in the organism. It is synthesized from folic acid (vitamin B9). Deficiency of THF triggers, among other things, macrocytic anemia, the form triggered by vitamin B12 deficiency being called pernicious anemia. What is tetrahydrofolic acid? Tetrahydrofolic acid functions as an important … Tetrahydrofolic Acid: Function & Diseases
Products In many countries, vitamin B12 is available as a monopreparation in the form of injectables and as a dietary supplement. Vitamin B12 is also combined with other vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and amino acids. Low- and high-dose preparations are available. Structure and properties Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble B-group vitamin that contains cobalt as … Vitamin B12
to overview Vitamins Occurrence and structure Riboflavin is also found in vegetable and animal products, especially in large quantities in milk and dairy products. Its structure is characterized by a tricyclic (consisting of three rings) isoalloxacin ring to which a ribitol residue is attached. Furthermore, vitamin B2 is in: broccoli, asparagus, spinach eggs and wholemeal … Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin
to overview Vitamins General information Vitamin B12 (or cobolamine) is a water-soluble vitamin, which is mainly found in animal products such as liver or fish and which the human body cannot produce itself. Since it is important for functions such as cell division and cell formation, blood formation and also for the nervous and cardiovascular … Vitamin B12 – cobalamin
Vitamin B12 deficiency A lack of vitamin B12 is relatively common. Vitamin B12 has a very long half-life by nature, which means that a deficiency only becomes apparent after several years. As a rule, a slight vitamin B12 deficiency is therefore not noticeable. Only a longer or more severe deficiency then also appears with symptoms. … Vitamin B12 deficiency | Vitamin B12 – cobalamin
The role of nutrition in vitamin B-12 deficiency The first symptoms that can be noticed with a vitamin B12 deficiency are skin symptoms. The mucous membranes in the throat and lips are often affected. Torn corners of the mouth or an inflamed and sore tongue can also be the first signs of a vitamin B12 … The role of nutrition in vitamin B-12 deficiency | Vitamin B12 – cobalamin
Vitamin B12 Test To determine a vitamin B 12 deficiency, one should undergo a blood test. There are numerous tests. Some that require a blood test, others that can be done at home with urine. The best and most reliable method is direct detection in the blood. The Holo TC test should be mentioned here. … Vitamin B12 Test | Vitamin B12 – cobalamin
Standard values of vitamin B-12 The body’s own vitamin B12 reserves are normally sufficient for two to three years: The liver stores most of the vitamin B12 (up to 10mg), another 2mg is stored outside the liver. The recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 is 3 micrograms. The normal vitamin B12 level in blood serum … Standard values of vitamin B-12 | Vitamin B12 – cobalamin
to overview Vitamins Occurrence and structure Pantothenic acid occurs both in animal and in vegetable products, particularly plentifully in yolk, liver and kidney. In addition it is formed by our intestine bacteria. It is developed from beta Alanin and Pantoinsäure. Further Vitamin B5 is contained in: Nuts, rice, fruit, vegetables and brewer’s yeast. Its most … Vitamin B5 – pantothenic acid
Diagnosis In addition to the clinical symptoms, which are unfortunately relatively unspecific and can also indicate a variety of other diseases, one usually simply measures the vitamin B12 level in the blood. However, a deficiency should also not yet be diagnosed based on these 2 parameters: An increased red blood cell volume (laboratory parameter MCV … Diagnosis | Vitamin B12 deficiency
