Cancer of the pancreas is a malignant neoplasm that arises in the pancreas. It strikes approximately 9 out of every 100,000 people every year in the United States and is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. It is estimated that this year 45,000 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas.
Metabolism. Vitamin B-12 plays a role in metabolism, along with the other B vitamins. The vitamin helps your body convert food to energy, breaking carbohydrates down into more simple sugars. B vitamins also help your body digest proteins and fats.
The vitamin B12 combines with the folate in the formation of DNA, the genetic material in all cells. It is not only needed for the synthesis and regulation of the fatty acids, its needed for energy production also. B12 helps in maintaining the health of the nerve cell and the nervous system. The vitamin B12 is also needed for the synthesis of the red blood cells. It has been found to be very much needed for the growth and development of children. Food Sources for Vitamin B12. Mainly synthesized by bacteria, vitamin B12 is found primarily in animal products like dairy products, eggs, meat and fish. Though certain plant sources have been identified, like seaweeds and algae, the B12 found in plants are unavailable for human consumption and digestion.