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Vitamin B12

Also known as: B12, cobalamin

Low concern

Vitamin B12 is essential. NIH has not set a UL because no adverse effects have been observed from high intakes; excess is excreted.

Found in
15,119 products

What it is

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential water-soluble vitamin.

Nutrient fortification.

What regulators actually say

"The Food and Nutrition Board did not establish ULs for vitamin B12 because of its low potential for toxicity."

"Vitamin B12 ... GRAS when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (21 CFR 184.1945)

European Union — EFSA

Authorised vitamin

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