Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Low B vitamin levels can lead to arterial degradation independent of cholesterol, study suggests

12-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Research using an automated animal model of the human arterial wall injury has suggested that low levels of B vitamins can lead to damage to the arteries in a mechanism independent of cholesterol, but which can exacerbate the development of plaques when...

RCT data questions benefits of vitamin B12 supplements for older people

02-Jul-2015 By Nathan Gray

Vitamin B12 supplements offer ‘no benefit’ for nervous system and brain function in older people with moderate vitamin B12 deficiency, according to new RCT data.

B12 breath test may ease deficiency diagnosis

23-Jun-2011 By Nathan Gray

A new breath test for the diagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency may allow for a cheaper, faster, and more accurate diagnosis, according to new research.

Folic acid over-intake not an issue: Study

26-Oct-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Less than five percent of Americans are exceeding safe limits of folic acid despite intakes from a multitude of sources, both enriched and natural, says a new study.

Vitamin B12 may protect against brain shrinkage

09-Sep-2008 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin B12 may protect against brain volume loss in older people, and ultimately reduce the risk of developing dementia, suggests a new study from the University of Oxford.

Low-dose B12 plus folic acid effective for elderly: study

11-Aug-2008 By Stephen Daniells

Fortifying bread with folic acid and low dose vitamin B12 is effective in improving vitamin B blood status in the elderly, according to a new study from Holland.

Excess folate worsens B12 deficiency effects: study

19-Dec-2007 By Stephen Daniells

The effects of vitamin B12 deficiency may be exacerbated by too
much folate, suggests a new study from Tufts University.

Calls to boost vitamin B12 RDA

26-Jan-2006 By Stephen Daniells

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) levels for vitamin B12 should
be increased by 500 per cent, according to Danish researchers - a
recommendation which, if taken up, could lead to reformulation of
multivitamins that contain small...

Vitamin B12 may help prevent bone-wasting disease

11-Feb-2005

Vitamin B12 deficiency may be an important modifiable risk factor
for osteoporosis, say researchers, identifying the nutrient's
connection to bone health in men for the first time.

New uses for Nascobal treatment

03-Jul-2002

Nascobal, the drug produced by Nastech Pharmaceutical and designed
to treat vitamin B12 deficiency, has been granted approval by the
FDA for use in the treatment of patients suffering from HIV, AIDS,
multiple sclerosis and Crohn's...