Vitamin B12 Mecobalamin is one of the popular food additives and ingredients in most countries.
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) is one of the active forms of vitamin B12 that directly participates in biochemical reactions in the human body without requiring metabolic conversion in the liver. Its core component is cobalamin, making it the only vitamin containing a metal element (cobalt).
| ITEM | STANDARDS | ||
| Characters | Dark red crystals or crystalline powder | ||
| Water | =<11.5% | ||
| Assay | =>98.5% | ||
| Residual solvent | Acetone=<0.5% | ||
| Total plate count | =<800cfu/g | ||
| E.coli | Negative |
(1) Repairs Nerve Damage: Promotes myelin sheath (the protective layer of nerve fibers) synthesis, improving peripheral neuropathy (e.g., diabetic neuropathy, numbness in hands and feet).
(2) Prevents Pernicious Anemia: Works synergistically with folate to promote red blood cell production, treating megaloblastic anemia caused by B12 deficiency.
(3) Reduces Fatigue: Participates in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, converting food into energy and alleviating chronic fatigue syndrome.
(4) Lowers Homocysteine: Reduces the accumulation of homocysteine (a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases).
(5) Improves Sleep & Mood: Regulates melatonin secretion, aiding in insomnia treatment; B12 deficiency may contribute to depression or memory decline.