Nutrition Chapter 8 (Vitamin B12)
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animal protein fortified foods (eggs are bad source)
what are the food sources of vitamin B12?
cannot synthesize instinct factor
what is pernicious anemia?
irregular muscle contractions, impaired reflexes, paralysis and even death
Vitamin B12 maintains the myelin sheath, what happens if it is not insulated?
-cobalamin -cyanocobalamin
What are the two types of vitamin B 12
a protein like compound produced by the stomach that enhances vitamin B12 absorption in the ileum
What is intrinsic factor?
folate metabolism
What is the most important function of vitamin B12?
animal foods
What kind of foods is vitamin b12 found in?
the liver
Where is vitamin B12 stored
