Assessing vitamin B12 absorption and bioavailability: Read the label
Vitamin B12 Health Benefits - Relieves the body of fatigue and weakness, potentially improving stamina - Supports healthy red blood cells and is used to treat Anemia - Treats pernicious anemia - Treats sickle cell anemia - Produces energy - Assists in weight loss - Keeps you thinking clearly and fights depression - Maintains proper heart functioning - Maintains a strong nervous system - Supports DNA replication and keeps your cells and you looking younger - Protects your heart - Used to treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease - Used to prevent breast cancer More information, precautions and interactions can be found under the "About B Vitamins tab." Before taking any new medication, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist
B3 that is not methylated can be instead transformed into another molecule called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), which is essential for producing energy, repairing DNA, and other benefits
Since your body only absorbs a small amount at once, excess B12 just gets flushed out
For more information about how BC Guidelines are developed, refer to the GPAC Handbook available at BCGuidelines.ca: GPAC Handbook
The body is not designed to produce vitamin B12 naturally