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nakoMIN®-B12
| Botanical Name: | Arthrospira Platensis |
|---|---|
| Appearance: | powder |
| Plant Part Used: | whole cell |
| Raw Material Used: | cultivated |
| Extraction Solvent: | Water |
| Extract Ratio: | 20:1 |
| Active Ingredient | Assay in % |
|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 0.5 |
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Historical Background & Origin
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is the only water-soluble vitamin that the body can store for several years. The term vitamin B12 does not stand for a single chemical substance, but for several compounds with the same biological effect. These cobalamins are produced exclusively by bacteria (and blue-green algae).
Deficiency symptoms
A vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to nerve damage and symptoms such as tiredness and anemia. Older people and vegans are particularly at risk. A vitamin B12 deficiency is widespread: In Germany, one in ten people has too little vitamin B12 in their blood. One in four people over the age of 65 is even affected. A lack of vitamin B12 leads to nerve damage.
Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Vitamin B12 is one of the B vitamins. Cobalamin, as it is also known, must be actively transported into the body through the mucosal cells in the intestine. A special protein, the so-called intrinsic factor, is necessary for vitamin B12 absorption. It is produced by the gastric mucosa and enters the intestine together with the chyme.
The body can store vitamin B12 for several years, especially in the liver.
Health Benefits
- Is important for cell division
- Supports the metabolism
- Has a supportive effect during pregnancy
