What does Vitamin B12 do?
What does Vitamin B12 do? Well first you got to know what it is. Vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble nutrient that must be consumed regularly due to the bodies inability to produce it.
It is a vital micronutrient used for many important bodily functions such as production of red blood cells and DNA, good nerve tissue health, and optimal brain function.
Unfortunately, the National Institute of Health estimates that up to 15% of Americans are vitamin B-12 deficient (1), with elderly and vegans being most susceptible.
Benefits
The benefits your body gains from optimal B-12 intake are impressive. Many reviews claim that B-12 supplements help them improve mood and symptoms of depression.
Although not fully understood, vitamin B-12 is an important component in making and processing serotonin, a vital chemical for mood regulation.
One study done showed that receiving vitamin B12 supplements along with anti depressant were more likely to have improved depressive symptoms compared to anti depressants alone (2).
A different study found that being deficient in B12 was with twice the risk of severe depression (3). There are various other benefits vitamin B12 offers as well.
Dosage and Deficiency
The daily intake of vitamin B-12 for most adults is 2.4 micrograms (mcg). Consuming less than this amount for an extended period of time can lead to deficiency. Signs of deficiency are vast.
Different forms have distinct advantages for different individuals and situations. Here are all our forms of Vitamin B12 so that you can see the benefits that are best for YOU!
Zen Supplements – Vitamin B-Complex 100
This is our maximum strength B-Complex formula that includes a full spectrum of B vitamins with maximum bio-availability and absorption.
This formula also includes added ingredients such as Niacin and Biotin for added support and benefits. Available in many different forms such as vegcaps, tablets, or sustained-release tabs.
Features and Benefits:
- High potency, full spectrum B-complex formula
- USP grade nutrients meeting strict standards for purity and potency
- Available in multiple options such as vegcaps, tablets, time-release tabs
- Quality and potency guaranteed
- Absolutely NO sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors
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Zen Supplements – Methyl B-12 Lozenges
This Zen Supplements formulation offers a specialized form of B-12, Methylcobalamin. This is a more highly bioavailable and water-soluble form to ensure you get the most out of every capsule.
We have added vitamin b-6, folate, and biotin for added support and synergistic effects. Methyl B12 lozenge form is superior because it is absorbed directly into the bloodstream in the mouth with a pleasant cherry flavor, disregarding any issues with GI absorption.
Features and Benefits:
- Extremely potent with 3000mcg B12 in each lozenge
- 400mcg folic acid, 300mcg biotin, 10mg B6 added for additional benefits
- Lozenge for convenient and effective absorption under tongue
- Tasty cherry flavor
- Quality and potency guaranteed
- Absolutely NO salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors
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NIH B-12 Factsheet and information
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/ (1)
B12 and Depression studies