Cyanocobalamin

During pregnancy, there is increased absorption of B₁₂ in the intestines to ensure maximum intake of B₁₂ available to [both] the mother and the infant. A deficiency of this vitamin is problematic because it is important for the synthesis of DNA and red blood cells, and also plays a role in the growth and maintenance of nerve cells. Vitamin B₁₂ also participates in the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the mitochondria, which is used for energy. Vitamin B₁₂ is stored in the liver and…

The most obvious of mechanisms is the inability of the body to properly absorb vital nutrients and vitamins that enables the immune system to perform its functions. The patient in this case study takes cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) 1000mcg/mL by intramuscular injection one a month, magnesium sulfate by injection due to chronic hypomagnesemia, and vitamin D3 by oral capsule once a day to help manage osteopenia. According to Aranow, vitamin D not only plays…

vitamin D), antioxidants (e.g. vitamin E), and mediators of cell signaling and regulators of cell and tissue growth and differentiation (e.g. vitamin A). The largest number of vitamins (e.g. B complex vitamins) function as precursors for enzyme cofactor bio-molecules (coenzymes), that help act as catalysts and substrates in metabolism. When acting as part of a catalyst, vitamins are bound to enzymes and are called prosthetic groups. For example, biotin is part of enzymes involved in making…