cyanocobalamin(Rx, OTC) Brand and Other Names:vitamin B12, Nascobal,more... Classes:B Vitamins; Vitamins, Water-Soluble Print Dosing & Uses AdultPediatric Dosage Forms & Strengths tablet 100mcg 250mcg 500mcg 1000mcg tablet, extended release ...
Oral cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) is prescribed to prevent or treat vitamin B12 deficiency and to treat hyperhomocysteinemia. Side effects, drug interactions, dosing, storage, and pregnancy and breastfeeding information should be reviewed prior to taking this product. folic acid Folic acid, folate,...
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B12 and folate deficiency also hamper the elimination of homocysteine. A buildup of homocysteine causes increased blood viscosity, blood clots, inflammation, arterial damage, unhealthy aging and other medical problems. Finally, therapeutic efficiency of many drugs depend on the micronutrient status of ...
Notably, the supplementation of folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and vitamin E has been associated with cognitive enhancement in existing literature [45,48,49]. Future investigations should delve into the relationship between multivitamin supplementation and the risk of VD to gain a more ...