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Vitamin B12

What it is

Essential vitamin

Forms/Types

Methylcobalamin; Cyanocobalamin

What it may be able to do / Potential benefits

  • Crucial for the formation of red blood cells*
  • Can support cellular energy metabolism*
  • Supports immune system function*
  • Can be found in: Animal products like meat, dairy, and eggs

How/Why SmartyPants Uses It

B12 and folate work together to support some of the most fundamental processes of cell division and replication. Folate depends on B12 to be absorbed, stored, and metabolized.

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