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.