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vitamin B12

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vitamin B12 [′vīd·ə·mən ¦bē¦twelv]
(biochemistry)
A group of closely related polypyrrole compounds containing trivalent cobalt; the antipernicious anemia factor, essential for normal hemopoiesis. Also known as cobalamin; cyanocobalamin; extrinsic factor.


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Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): A dose of vitamin B12 every night is a simple, effective and low risk therapy to prevent Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS), better known as "canker sores", according to a new study.
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People in India have a high prevalence of low vitamin B12 status and high plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) concentrations.
 
 
 
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