B12 Flashcards
1
Q
does b12 contain cobalt?
A
yes
2
Q
Role
A
conversion of folate to active form
AND
maintenance of myelin coating on nerves
3
Q
Source
A
only in animal products
4
Q
deficiency
A
decreased folate activation, anemia, neurological impairment
5
Q
UL?
A
NO
6
Q
Absorption
A
requires a special carrier protein called INTRINSIC FACTOR (produced in stomach and decreases with age)
7
Q
How folate can mask B12 deficiencies
A
fortified foods and supplements may already be in active form (so b12 is not needed)
