How does methylcobalamin differ from other forms of vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 comes in several forms, and methylcobalamin is one of the two biologically active ones. This means that it is already ready to take part in metabolic processes without the preliminary conversion in the liver that is required, for example, by cyanocobalamin.

In the body, methylcobalamin acts as a coenzyme: it helps enzymes carry out reactions related to the use of nutrients for energy production, cell division and the metabolism of homocysteine, an amino acid whose level depends on B vitamins.

That is why methylcobalamin is often chosen by those who want to get B12 in a form as close as possible to the one in which it functions in the tissues. This is especially relevant for people whose ability to convert the vitamin from other forms is reduced for one reason or another.

The food supplement does not replace a varied diet and is not intended for the treatment or prevention of diseases.