It inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-alpha, IL-6, IL-12) and modulates macrophage polarization towards the M2 phenotype (reparative/anti-inflammatory)
People at higher risk of running low include: Those with HIV Those with eating disorders Those with diabetes (especially those taking metformin) Vegans and vegetarians (natural B12 is found in animal products) Those with Crohn's Disease or pancreatic disease Anyone else with trouble absorbing nutrients A B12 deficiency can slow you down in many ways, because your body is not producing red blood cells or supporting the nervous system the way it should
Avoid letting it warm up to room temperature during transit.
Pay close attention to how you are feeling good or bad and write down the symptoms
This oral delivery method may appeal to those researching tissue repair, inflammation reduction, and enhanced recovery from injuries or digestive issues
B12 may lower homocysteine levels which could contribute to a lower odds of heart disease, but only in people who have a diagnosed B12 deficiency, Swenor says
