Vitamin B12Vitamin B12
vitamin_mineral
别名: Cobalamin, Methylcobalamin, Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, Adenosylcobalamin
About
An essential cofactor for fatty acid metabolism and red blood cell formation. B12 deficiency — which is common in metformin users (10-30%) and vegans — impairs mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation and causes fatigue that limits physical activity. Benefits for weight management are primarily seen when correcting deficiency.
How It Works
Essential cofactor for methionine synthase (homocysteine remethylation) and methylmalonyl-CoA mutase (fatty acid and amino acid metabolism). B12 deficiency impairs mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation, leading to abnormal lipid accumulation. Also required for proper red blood cell formation — deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia with profound fatigue, reducing physical activity. Metformin depletes B12 in 10-30% of users.
Evidence For Conditions
| 健康状况 | 等级 | 研究数量 | 受试者 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Bariatric Nutritional Support | B | 10 | 1000 | 查看 → |
| Slow Metabolism | C | 5 | 9000 | 查看 → |
Side Effects
- Acne (rare, at high doses)
- Diarrhea (rare)
- Generally very well tolerated
Drug & Supplement Interactions
- Metformin (depletes B12 — monitor levels)
- Proton pump inhibitors (reduced absorption)
- H2 receptor antagonists (reduced absorption)
- Colchicine (reduced absorption)
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