How is vitamin B12 different from vitamin B?

To simplify things, B12 is just part of the whole vitamin B complex family. The B vitamins family consists of eight different types of vitamins and B12 is just one of them. read more

Low levels of vitamin B-6 and B-12 have different effects on your health. A vitamin B-6 deficiency causes ulcers or sores to develop in and around your mouth, and also negatively affects brain function, causing depression and irritability. read more

Vitamin B12 is a single, water-soluble B vitamin which is mainly obtained from animal-based foods and fortified cereals. Vitamin B Complex supplies all eight of the essential B vitamins - vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12. read more