Vitamin B12 Powder

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a polycyclic compound containing trivalent cobalt. Four reduced pyrrole rings are linked together to form a corrin macrocycle (similar to porphyrin), which is the only metal-containing compound. Elemental vitamins. Vitamin B12 is red crystalline powder, odorless and tasteless, slightly soluble in water and ethanol, the most stable under the condition of pH 4.5-5.0 weak acid, decomposed in strong acid (pH<2) or alkaline solution, it can be destroyed to a certain extent when heated . Higher animals and plants cannot manufacture vitamin B12, and vitamin B12 in nature is synthesized by microorganisms.

Vitamin B12 in food is combined with protein and enters the human digestive tract. Under the action of gastric acid, pepsin and trypsin, vitamin B12 is released and combined with a glycoprotein intrinsic factor (IF) secreted by gastric mucosal cells. Vitamin B12-IF complex is absorbed in the ileum. The storage of vitamin B12 is very small, about 2 to 3 mg in the liver. Mainly excreted in urine, partially excreted in bile.

1. Promote the development and maturation of red blood cells, keep the body's hematopoietic function in a normal state, prevent pernicious anemia; maintain the health of the nervous system

2. In the form of coenzyme, it can increase the utilization of folic acid and promote the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins

3. It has the function of activating amino acids and promotes the biosynthesis of nucleic acids, which can promote the synthesis of proteins, which plays an important role in the growth and development of infants and young children.

4.  Metabolize fatty acids so that fats, carbohydrates, and proteins are properly used by the body

5.  Eliminate irritability, concentrate, enhance memory and balance

6.  It is an indispensable vitamin for the healthy function of the nervous system, and participates in the formation of a lipoprotein in the nervous tissue