Because it is not produced by the body, we must obtain it through diet or supplementation
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Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is essential for red blood cell formation, nerve health, DNA production, and energy metabolism
In contrast, the passive diffusion process of B 12 absorption normally a very small portion of total absorption of the vitamin from food consumption may exceed the haptocorrin- and IF-mediated absorption when oral doses of B 12 are very large, with roughly 1% efficiency
Older adults usually get the same dose as younger people, but need more watching for side effects