(Vitamin B-12) Essential for the normal functioning of all body cells, especially those of bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system. It is also necessary for the formation of red blood cells. It also prevents pernicious anemia and is necessary to a healthy nervous system. In addition, it is involved in synthesis of genetic material (DNA).

a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia

Vitamin B-12. Essential for normal growth and functioning of all body cells, especially those of bone marrow (red blood cell formation), gastrointestinal tract and nervous system, it prevents pernicious anemia and plays a crucial part in the reproduction of every cell of the body i.e. synthesis of genetic material (DNA).

Scientific name for B12.