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.
How B12 Functions. Vitamin B12 has a more complex structure than other vitamins. It is the only vitamin that attaches to a mineral, cobalt, to function. Methylcobalamin and 5-deoxyadenosyl are the two forms of B12 that have biological activity in the human body. B12 helps your body use amino acids that power your brain.