Myth or Fact: Does Vitamin B12 Contain Cyanide?

There’s a common misconception that the cyanocobalamin form of B12 can be converted to cyanide, which is false. The carbon nitrogen group in B12, known as a nitrile group, is non-toxic. It’s important to be wary of alarmist claims about nutrition and flawed reasoning. The superior form of B12, methylcobalamin, will be the focus of the next discussion.

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