Cyanocobalamin - B12: Cell synthesis; nervous system maintenance.
Cheif functions in your body: Used in new cell synthesis; helps maintain nerve cells; reforms folate coenzyme; helps break down some fatty acids and amino acids
Significant sources: Animal products (meat, fish, poultry, shellfish, milk, cheese, eggs)
Deficiency Symptoms
Common Names: Pernicious anemia
Nervous/Muscular Systems: Fatigue, degeneration of peripheral nervers progressing to paralysis
Blood/Circulatory System: Anemia (large-cell type)
Mouth, Gums, Tongue: Smooth tongue
Skin: Hypersensitivity