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Vitamin B12

Definition

Vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is part of the vitamin B complex.

Function

Vitamin B-12, like the other B vitamins, is important formetabolism. It helps in the formation of red blood cells and in the maintenance of the central nervous system.

Review Date: 10/27/2004
Reviewed By: Kevin Pho, M.D., Attending, Internal Medicine, Boston VA Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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