The Importance of Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is essential for energy production in the body
It is recommended for travellers visiting rural or forested areas where exposure to ticks is more likely
Consultation and preparation Before receiving a vitamin B12 injection, a thorough consultation is essential
[131] [132] Species from the following genera and the following individual species are known to synthesize B 12 : Propionibacterium shermanii , Pseudomonas denitrificans , Streptomyces griseus , Acetobacterium , Aerobacter , Agrobacterium , Alcaligenes , Azotobacter , Bacillus , Clostridium , Corynebacterium , Flavobacterium , Lactobacillus , Micromonospora , Mycobacterium , Nocardia , Proteus , Rhizobium , Salmonella , Serratia , Streptococcus and Xanthomonas