Vitamin B12: Advances and Insights

Cobalamin (vitamin B12) was discovered in the 20th century, but its science was based on theoretical concepts. Recent advances in research technologies have changed our understanding of the role of nutrients and the complex interaction between diet, environment, and diseases. Conditions like aging, diet, and drugs increase the risk of developing cobalamin deficiency. Understanding the transport and function of the vitamin may pave the road for using it for drug delivery. This book represents up-to-date literature on the discoveries and developments in the field of cobalamin and is written by leading scientists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Cobalamin, also known as vitamin B12, was discovered in the first half of the 20th century, leading to a vast amount of information on its role in human health and disease. However, cobalamin science was based on theoretical concepts that were accepted without further proof of facts and hypotheses. Recently, the pace of development in research technologies has changed our understanding of the role of nutrients and the complex interaction between diet, environment, and diseases. Conditions such as aging, diet, and drugs increase the risk of developing cobalamin deficiency, possibly due to diminished ability to liberate, absorb, or distribute the food-derived vitamin. From a basic science point of view, understanding the transport and function of the vitamin may pave the road for using this system for drug delivery. This book represents up-to-date literature on the discoveries and developments in the field of cobalamin. It includes multifaceted aspects of the vitamin in health and disease conditions. The book has been written by leading scientists who have significant contributions in this field and represents a timely unique encyclopaedia on cobalamin.

Weight: 694g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367782399