Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin

Cyanocobalamin is a manufactured form of vitamin B12, primarily used to treat and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency. It’s a synthetic form of vitamin B12, meaning it’s made in a lab, not found naturally in foods. It’s crucial for red blood cell formation and maintaining a healthy nervous system. 

Appearance: Dark red crystals or red powder, odorless and tasteless.

Solubility:  Slightly soluble in water (~12.5 mg/mL), insoluble in ethanol, chloroform, and ether.

Melting Point: 300 °C

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient primarily found in animal-based foods such as meat, seafood, dairy, and eggs. The daily recommended intake varies but generally targets around 2.4 micrograms per day for adults. Cyanocobalamin is commonly used in supplements and fortified foods due to its stability and bioavailability. It is converted enzymatically in the body into active forms (methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin) which participate in various metabolic functions

Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin offers several important health benefits:

• Supports Red Blood Cell Formation and Prevents Anemia: Essential for producing healthy red blood cells, it helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, which causes fatigue and weakness.

• Maintains Nervous System Health: Vital for nerve cell function and maintaining the myelin sheath that protects nerves, supporting cognitive health and reducing risks of neuropathy.

• DNA Synthesis and Genetic Material: Necessary for DNA and RNA synthesis and repair, crucial for cell division and overall genetic health.

• Energy Production: Helps convert food into energy by facilitating metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.

• Mood Regulation and Cognitive Function: Important for neurotransmitter synthesis, contributing to brain function, mood regulation, and possibly lowering depression risk.

• Supports Bone Health: May help maintain bone mineral density and reduce osteoporosis risk.

• Prevents Birth Defects: Adequate maternal B12 levels help reduce neural tube defects during pregnancy, alongside folate.

• Treats Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Cyanocobalamin effectively raises B12 levels in people with deficiency owing to dietary insufficiency, absorption problems, pernicious anemia, or other medical conditions