In 1948, vitamin B12, or cobalamin, was isolated and identified as the nutritional factor that prevented pernicious anemia, a deadly disease of the red blood cells. B12 is essential for healthy red blood cells and for utilization of iron. It is also a key nutrient in the formation of myelin, a fatty substance that protects nerves, and for production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that supports memory and learning. B12 helps form DNA and RNA, the body's genetic material, as well as participating in cellular metabolic reactions. In combination with folate and B6, vitamin B12 helps reduce blood levels of homocysteine, a substance that has been linked to heart disease. Although we don’t need large amounts of B12, it is important for good health and our bodies’ absorption is often inadequate, especially in vegetarians and in the elderly, as the body's ability to absorb B12 from the diet diminishes with age. Vitamin B12 Time Release Tablets from webber naturals® provide excellent absorption and optimum amounts of B12 released gradually in the stomach and small intestine.
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