[21] Within cells, cyanocobalamin is converted to methylcobalamin and 5- deoxyadenosylcobalamin, coenzymes that participate respectively in homocysteine remethylation to methionine and in the isomerization of methylmalonyl-CoA to succinyl CoA, reactions essential for DNA synthesis, erythropoiesis, and myelin maintenance
Sometimes certain genetic conditions can hinder the bodys use of vitamin B12, and other times low dietary intake plus unhealthy lifestyle habits are to blame
Research conducted only has animals as participants
Common side effects tend to be mild and transient
The main goal is preventing problems (like anemia, neuropathy, etc.) that would occur if you were low in these vitamins
This is a crucial conversion to get right