Some of the roles that are attributed to vitamin B12 include: Forming red blood cells Playing a role in DNA/RNA synthesis Acting as a cofactor for methionine synthase (helping with methylation or the conversion of homocysteine to methionine, which protects cardiovascular health and more) Facilitating metabolic conversion of protein and fats Carrying out neurotransmitter functions and helping with production of hormones Helping convert amino acids and make creatine Producing myelin sheath (the coating of nerves) Helping with synthesis of hemoglobin Playing a role in fetal development during pregnancy Vitamin B12 levels are usually tested with a blood serum test, and values below approximately 170250 picogram per milliliter in adults are considered signs of deficiencies
According to medical guidance, stopping suddenly can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms, including dizziness, headaches, sleep problems, and worsening depression
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Overdose symptoms Symptoms of an overdose can include: change in mental activity (including thinking and reasoning) excessive sweating heart palpitations (feeling of skipped or extra heartbeats) tremor (unintentional shaking in a part of your body) What to do in case of overdose If you think youve taken too much of this drug, call your doctor