Vitamin B12 (or Cyanocobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in the activity of several enzymes in the body. It’s critical in the development of genetic material, the production of red blood cells, nervous system function and the utilization of folic acid. Common food sources of vitamin B12 include liver, kidney, chicken, pork, beef, fish, eggs and dairy products. It is often part of a vitamin B complex used in food and beverage fortification or is sometimes used alone, as in energy drinks.
Individuals who consume a diet rich in omega-3s fatty acids and vitamins are less likely to have brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease than people who have lower levels of the nutrients, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. ...More
Scientists have successfully demonstrated a method to use vitamin B12 as a vehicle for the oral delivery of the appetite-suppressing hormone PYY. The discovery may lead to PYY-laced chewing gum or an oral tablet to assist people with weight loss in much the same way as ...More
Adults over age 65 with vitamin B12 deficiency showed brain shrinkage and cognitive impairment, according to researchers at Rush University Medical Center. ...More
Infants born to mothers who consumed a diet supplemented with B vitamins, particularly folate, may be less likely to develop colorectal cancer, according to a new study published in the journal Gut. ...More
Individuals who adhere to strict vegetarian or vegan diets lack several key nutrients, including iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, which increase their risk of heart disease, according to a new review published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food ...More
Inadequate nutrition is linked to a greater risk of anemia in postmenopausal women, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. ...More
Individuals who follow a strict vegan lifestyle have an increased risk of heart-related disease because the diet is critically low in several key nutrients, including iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids, according to an article published in the Journal of ...More
Consuming a diet rich in polyphenols may reduce elevated homocysteine levels in adults with Alzheimer’s disease, possibly reducing the oxidative stress load and benefiting brain health, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences. ...More
Americans are not eating enough whole grains, which is causing diet quality and nutrient intake to suffer, according a new study published in the October 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. ...More
Older subjects with mild cognitive impairment who consumed a combination of folic acid, B12 and B6 for two years saw a decline in brain atrophy, possibly linked to lowering of homocysteine levels. ...More
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