The first line antioxidative enzyme in gastric mucosa is superoxide dismutase (SOD), that catalyzes the dismutation of superoxide radical anion (O2-) into less noxious hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), that is further inactivated by degradation by glutathione peroxidase (GPx)
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Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in metabolism, nerve function, and the formation of healthy red blood cells
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Pregnant and breastfeeding women also benefit from adequate B12 intake, as the vitamin is essential for foetal neurological development and is transferred through breast milk to support infant growth