Vit. B12 1% powder (Cyanocobalamin)
Vitamin B12 1% powder (Cyanocobalamin) is a man-made form of Vitamin B12. It is commonly used to prevent and treat low blood levels of Vitamin B12, which is important for maintaining the health of your metabolism, blood cells, and nerves. Cyanocobalamin is the most common type used in supplements.
Here are some of the benefits of Vitamin B12 1% powder (Cyanocobalamin):
- Helps treat Vitamin B12 deficiency: Vitamin B12 1% powder (Cyanocobalamin) is injected into the body for pernicious anemia, to prevent and treat Vitamin B12 deficiency, and to prevent and treat a nervous system disorder called myelopathy, which can occur in people who are Vitamin B12 deficient.
- May help reduce tremors: There are some reports that one form of Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) can help reduce tremors due to shaky-leg syndrome.
- May help with cyanide poisoning: Administering hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit), a natural form of Vitamin B12, as a shot for a total dose of up to 10 grams is likely an effective treatment for cyanide poisoning.
There are no known side effects of taking Vitamin B12 1% powder (Cyanocobalamin) in recommended doses. The recommended dosage may vary depending on the individual’s age, health, and other factors, but the general recommended dosage is 2.4 micrograms per day for adults.
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- Cyanocobalamin – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555964/ - Vitamin B12: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dose & Precautions – RxList
https://www.rxlist.com/vitamin_b12/supplements.htm - Vitamin B12 – Health Professional Fact Sheet – NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/ - Comparing test searches in PubMed and Google Scholar – PMC – NCBI
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2000776/ - VITAMIN B12: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-926/vitamin-b12 - Cyanocobalamin: Generic, Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions, Warnings – RxList
- https://www.rxlist.com/cyanocobalamin/generic-drug.htm
