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Methylcobalamin

Low concern

Vitamin B12. FDA-permitted as a nutrient added to food.

Found in
225 products

What it is

An active coenzyme form of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) with a methyl group attached to the cobalt atom.

Used as a vitamin B12 source for fortification and supplementation.

What regulators actually say

"Methylcobalamin and 5-deoxyadenosylcobalamin are the forms of vitamin B12 that are active in human metabolism."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

permitted (vitamin B12 source, 21 CFR 184.1945)

European Union — EFSA

permitted nutrient source for food fortification

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