Vitamin B12 (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Alternative name for vitamin B12
Alternative name for vitamin B12
Cobalamin
Type of vitamin: B12
Type of vitamin: B12
Water-soluble
Main natural sources of vitamin B12
Main natural sources of vitamin B12
Animal-based foods (meat, fish, eggs, dairy)
B12 function: blood
B12 function: blood
Producing healthy red blood cells
B12 function: genetic material
B12 function: genetic material
Creating and maintaining DNA
B12 function: nervous system
B12 function: nervous system
Maintains nerve cells & produces neurotransmitters
Anaemia caused by B12 deficiency
Anaemia caused by B12 deficiency
Pernicious anaemia
B12 deficiency: neurological symptoms
B12 deficiency: neurological symptoms
Numbness, tingling in hands/feet, balance problems
Daily B12 requirement for adults (micrograms)
Daily B12 requirement for adults (micrograms)
2.4 micrograms
Metal element in B12 structure
Metal element in B12 structure
Cobalt
Effect of cooking on B12 content
Effect of cooking on B12 content
Relatively stable; cooking doesn't destroy much
Why regular B12 intake needed
Why regular B12 intake needed
Water-soluble; body doesn't store large amounts
Groups needing B12 supplements
Groups needing B12 supplements
Vegetarians, vegans, older adults