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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms include canker sores, a swollen tongue, and fatigue. B12 deficiency is often caused by veganism, Crohn's disease, or pernicious anemia. To treat vitamin B12 ...

Also known as cobalamin, vitamin B12 helps your body produce vital red blood cells and boost your energy levels, among other things. A balanced diet, including meat, eggs and fish, can usually ...