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Article: New technique for measuring vitamin B12 components.
- Article from:
- Emerging Food R&D Report
- Article date:
- November 1, 2003
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A new way to measure quantities of vitamin B12, both in foods and in dietary supplements, has been developed by USDA-ARS scientists. As we all know, Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient linked to human growth and cell development. The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, which establishes reference values for nutrient intakes, advocates research related to absorption and bioavailability of this important nutrient.
Scientifically, vitamin B12 is one in a family of compounds called cobalamins. Each form has its own potential biological activity in terms of absorption and potency. Naturally occurring forms of B12 are found predominantly in meat and ...