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Emma Davies
“Vitamin B12 supports focus by aiding in the production of neurotransmitters and maintaining healthy nerve cells, which enhances cognitive function and mental clarity. It also boosts energy metabolism, helping to reduce brain fog and sustain concentration.”
Tactical Support
An essential water-soluble vitamin that our body can’t produce, vitamin B12 must be sourced from foods (like meat, fish, and dairy) or supplements
The Game-Changing Nutrient
Vitamin B12 helps support normal energy levels, a healthy brain and nervous system
Form
We use cyanocobalamin, a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat deficiencies
Dose
30mcg per FOCUS tablet (RDA 1.5 mcg for adults and 1.2 mcg for children from age 12)
Boosts Energy
Helps to utilize food for energy; fatigue is a common symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency
Prevents Anaemia
Supports the production of red blood cells, therefore preventing anaemia which can cause fatigue and weakness
Maintains Psychological Function
Plays a role in serotonin production; B12 deficiency has been linked to psychological problems such as depression and anxiety
Supports Bone Health
Supports healthy bone mineral density to keep bones strong and prevent breaks
Supports Eye Health
Reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration
Cognitive Function
Can help to improve mental clarity and memory
Healthy Hair, Skin & Nails
Supports cell production and regeneration, helping to combat the signs of ageing and promote hair growth
Anti-viral
Helps balance immune responses to better fight viral infections
Facts & Figures
We are keeping up to speed with the research on Vitamin B12. Here are some of the latest clinical studies, critically assessed by peers and published independently.
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Design: Review of 35 published
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Results: Lower levels of vitamin B12
in the body are associated with a higher risk of depression, and supplementation early enough can delay depression onset.Read study here.
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- Design: Review of 40 studies
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- Results: Vitamin B12 levels were lower in mothers and infants with neural tube defects (birth defects of the brain, spine or spinal cord)
Read study here.
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- Design: A review of the scientific literature about the role of vitamin B12 in COVID-19
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- Results: Vitamin B12 from diet and supplementation can enhance the effectiveness of COVID-19 treatments, especially in those with B12 deficiency.
Read study here
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- Design: Cross-sectional multi-centre study
- Participants: 202 patients with minimal cognitive impairment
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- Duration: Patients deficient in vitamin B12 underwent replacement therapy and were assessed three months
- Results: 84% of patients reported improvement in symptoms of cognitive impairment and after B12 replacement, and cognitive rest scores improved in 78% of patients
Read study here.
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- Design: Cross-sectional analysis
- Participants: 1347 cognitively health community dwelling individuals aged 60-85
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- Results: Low vitamin B12 was linked with poorer memory in men, poorer attention for those B12 deficient, and poorer immediate memory in those severely B12 deficient
Read study here.
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- Design: Systematic review of 6 studies
- Participants: 982 children aged 6-12 years
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- Results: The results of this systematic review showed that the level of vitamins B9 and B12 in children with ADHD was significantly lower than that in healthy children.
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