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Which form of b12 is best: methylcobalamin, cyanocobalamin and hydroxycobalamin?
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Cobalamin: Cyano c. is inactive form. Hydroxy c. is natural form. Methyl c. is an active form. Adenosyl c. is also an active form of c. but unlike the others, it is not available by injection.
Answered 4/16/2015
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