Benefits of Vitamin B-12 (Continued)   

.............Continued from previous Page...........Methylcobalamin is a coenzyme form of Vitamin B12 which is biologically active, which means that your body can use it as it is, and does not require any additional metabolic steps to make it body friendly. The product comes in a sublingual tablet since your digestive system alters the molecule. This sublingual method let's the vitamin directly enter your bloodstream, providing fast results. Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic form of Vitamin B12 which requires a number of metabolic processes to gain a benefit. This may be problematical in individuals with some deficiencies and health problems. Sadly, this is the most common form of Vitamin B12 on the market and is found in the majority of Vitamin B-Complex supplements.

Hydroxycobalamin is an inactive form of Vitamin B12 and is used mostly as an injectable form. It has several benefits depending on your particular condition. It is suggested for those who have cyanide sensitivity. Hydroxycobalamin aids the body in binding free cyanide, by reacting with the molecule to form cyanocobalamin, which can then be eliminated from the body. Most individuals are aware that cyanide is very toxic, but the body regularly uses it in very tiny amounts for various metabolic processes. Adenosylcobalamin is the other coenzyme form of Vitamin B12 and is biologically active. This form is usually sold in the injectable form and only by prescription.

Reasons for Vitamin B12 Deficiency

There are several reasons why an individual might have a Vitamin B12 deficiency. Some individuals may lack the proper intrinsic factor to properly digest it. Many times this will show up at an early age but might occur later, yet many times it is not diagnosed properly.

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