It plays a vital role in the healthy functioning of many systems in the body, including the following: DNA (genetic material) synthesis Energy production (metabolism) Nerve cell health Neurological (brain) function Red blood cell (hemoglobin) formation Vitamin B12 plays a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system
To directly feed the heme-biosynthesis pathway, measure mitochondrial respiration, and trace metabolic flux in cellular and animal models
MECHANISM CATEGORIES RESEARCH CONDITIONS SAFETY Side effects Limited human safety data Animal studies report wide therapeutic window Known interactions Methyl-donor depletion theoretical with chronic dosing (NNMT methylates nicotinamide using SAM) Contraindications Pregnancy/lactation (unstudied) REGULATORY STATUS FDA Not FDA-approved
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[51] Diagnosis [edit] According to one review: "At present, no 'gold standard' test exists for the diagnosis of vitamin B 12 deficiency and as a consequence the diagnosis requires consideration of both the clinical state of the patient and the results of investigations." [52] The vitamin deficiency is typically suspected when a routine complete blood count shows anemia with an elevated mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
