MASSACHUSETTS —A recent study conducted at Tufts University in Boston and published in the New England Journal of Medicine found several significant health benefits associated with consuming vitamin B12.
The study analyzed a large group of participants between the ages of 26 and 83. All of the subjects completed health and diet questionnaires, the researchers studied their diets and how much vitamin B12 was consumed daily. They then looked at the benefits of this vitamin.
The team found that vitamin B12 not only is known for its memory-boosting, brain nutrient, but also provides the following health benefits:
- Helps convert carbohydrates into glucose (blood sugar) that the body uses for energy
- Prevents brain shrinkage, which is associated with Alzheimer’s Disease
- Regulates the nervous system, minimizing the risk for depression and anxiety
- Works with vitamin B9 (folate) to make DNA and healthy red blood cells
- It is part of the formation of the myelin sheath, which is a layer that protects the brain and nervous system
According to the researchers, vitamin B12 can be found in the following foods:
- Shellfish, crustaceans (clams, crab)
- Beef
- Dairy (milk and cheese)
- Eggs
If you are interested in receiving some of these health benefits, you might want to consider adding vitamin B12 to your daily diet.
Enjoy your day.
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