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Ingredient
Cyanocobalamin
Source of
Vitamin B12
Rating
BADFunctional benefits
Energy
Nerve function
At a glance
Synthetic, non-active B12 form requiring conversion. Contains a cyanide molecule that must be cleared by the body — Methylcobalamin is the superior alternative.
Refs: Obeid R et al., 2015
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