What is the difference between vitamins B3 and B12?

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What is the difference between vitamins B3 and B12?

What is the difference between vitamins B3 and B12?

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What is the difference between vitamins B3 and B12?

They are an integral part of B complexes. The key difference between vitamin B3 and B12 is that vitamin B3 is important in controlling cholesterol and triglyceride levels in our blood, whereas vitamin B12 is important as a cofactor in DNA synthesis for both fatty acid and amino acid metabolism.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What happens when you don't get enough vitamin B12?

When you do not get enough of vitamin B12 then your body feels lethargic and fatigued. Additionally, you may also suffer from poor digestion.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What does a very high level of vitamin B12 indicate?

High levels of serum cobalmin may be a sign of a serious, even life-threatening, disease. Hematologic disorders like chronic myelogeneous leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, polycythemia vera and also the hypereosinophilic syndrome can result in elevated levels of cobalamin. You are recommended to check with a doctor.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What are the reasons vitamin B12 does not get absorbed?

Pernicious anemia is one reason why B12 does not get absorbed in the body. The other reasons are lack of hydrocholoric acid in the stomach which can prevent B12 absorption.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What are the effective roles of vitamin B12 in digestion?

Vitamin B 12 plays a major role in digestion by providing the gut with enough supply of red blood cells. Lack of B12 has been associated with poor gut health affecting digestion and often inducing loose motions. Hence, taking adequate amount of B 12 is recommended to maintain proper digestive function.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How can my digestive tract cause vitamin D deficiency?

Research is suggestive that fat soluble vitamin D is deficient in people who have digestive tract disorders such as bowel disease because vitamin D along with dietary fats are not absorbed adequately.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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