Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) is a water soluble vitamin necessary for the maintenance of a healthy
nervous system and for the production of energy from fats and proteins. Vitamin B-12 is also essential
for the synthesis of DNA during cell division and therefore is especially important for rapidly multiplying
cells, such as blood cells. In addition, adequate intake of Vitamin B-12, along with Folic Acid and
Vitamin B-6, is critical for the conversion of homocysteine to methionine, thereby supporting
a healthy cardiovascular system. While B-12 is stored in the liver, dietary sources are of
animal origin only (meat and dairy). Therefore, supplementation with B-12 may be
especially important for strict vegetarians.