Where serum B12 results are borderline or do not fit the clinical picture, further tests such as active B12 (holotranscobalamin), methylmalonic acid, or homocysteine may be helpful
Parenteral administration of vitamin B12 effectively and promptly replenishes B12 stores
Cells characterized by rapid division (epithelial cells, bone marrow, myeloid cells) appear to have the greatest requirement for methylcobalamin
Therefore, a deficiency of this nutrient affects the production of healthy red blood cells, leading to anemia and related health problems
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