1. A form of vitamin B12 containing a cyanide group; the most common and stable form of cobalamin used in supplements and fortified foods.
Usage: Also called cyanocobalamin; Technical/medical term; Used in biochemistry and nutrition contexts

Examples

• Cyanocobalamine is the form of B12 most commonly found in multivitamin supplements.
• The body converts cyanocobalamine into active cobalamin forms needed for nerve function.
• Cyanocobalamine deficiency can lead to anemia and neurological problems.
• Many fortified cereals contain cyanocobalamine as a source of vitamin B12.
• Doctors may prescribe cyanocobalamine injections for patients with pernicious anemia.
• Cyanocobalamine is stable during storage, making it ideal for food fortification.