Some of the key roles of B12 in your body include: Helping in the normal functioning of the nervous system Playing a vital role in DNA synthesis B12 is among the vitamins needed in the breakdown of amino acids and fatty acids Helps in the creation and maturation of red blood cells (hemoglobin) in the bone marrow Supports the production of digestive enzymes and the delivery of essential nutrients to and from cells Its vital to the development of a fetus in pregnant women Having a deficiency in vitamin B12 can lead to several different symptoms, including fatigue, headaches, pale skin, anemia, vision issues, sores of the mouth/tongue, and even cognitive functioning changes
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In B12 deficiency, DNA synthesis in red blood cell precursors (erythroblasts) can be impaired, preventing the normal maturation and division of these cells, resulting in larger-than-normal red blood cells
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The current drug for diabetic patients with a fracture requires repetitive injections and hospital visits and as a result patient compliance is low
This is particularly relevant after rotator cuff repair surgery, where the quality of tendon-bone healing directly determines whether the repair holds or retears