A new study suggests that older adults with lower levels of vitamin B12—even within the normal range—may experience cognitive decline and brain damage. Researchers found that these people had ...

A vitamin B12 blood test is a reliable way to determine if you have adequate levels of this crucial nutrient. Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve function, making red blood cells, and helping your ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a link between B12 levels and cognitive health in older adults. Milan Markovic/Getty Images Vitamin B12 is needed for the development and function of nerve ...

“Normal” levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, new research finds. Researchers at the University of California San Francisco studied 231 healthy older adults (averaging ...

All of the participants had B12 levels in their blood that averaged 414.8 pmol/L, which is significantly above the established minimum level of 148 pmol/L (anything below this is considered ...

One of the more common causes of high homocysteine is a B6, B12, or folate deficiency. This is because the body needs these nutrients to break down homocysteine. A lack of them can lead to a ...

Low vitamin B12 levels slow brain signal transmission and processing speed High B12 levels may increase biomarkers linked to neuro-degeneration Active B12 measurement may be more accurate than ...

Study challenges accepted vitamin B12 levels, revealing hidden neurological risks even within 'normal' range. Study: Vitamin B12 Levels Association with Functional and Structural Biomarkers of ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency is rare, but low or marginal levels are common, affecting up to 40% of Western populations. A new study has found that, in older people, both lower and higher levels of ...