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retueri was the first lactic acid bacteria found to produce vitamin B12. As Lactobacillus bacteria are often used in yogurt making, food producers looking to fortify their fermented products with vitamin B12 may findL. reuerti to be a helpful food additive.

“"Research demonstrates that people with depression are often deficient in several key nutrients involved in modulating inflammation, neurogenesis, and aspects of metabolism, including folate, vitamins B6 and B12, and omega-3 fatty acids".”

“COSMOS also showed that the supplement changed nutritional biomarkers. Folate, vitamin B12, vitamin D, carotenoids, and alpha-tocopherol increased, demonstrating that the intervention had measurable biological effects.”

“For example, high levels of serum homocysteine, a byproduct of normal cellular metabolism that is an endothelial toxin at high concentrations, can be caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, a common problem in older adults.”

“Then, they studied the effects of vitamin B12 deficiency in an animal model of ulcerative colitis and found that supplementing with vitamin B12 accelerated tissue repair in the colon. These findings suggest that vitamin B12 is pivotal in enhancing cellular reprogramming efficiency and promoting tissue repair.”

“However, metformin is contraindicated in approximately five percent of people due to severe gut-related effects. In addition, metformin interferes with gut absorption of vitamin B12 in about 30 percent of people, but the effects are mild and rarely lead to clinical deficiency.”

“These results were reversed when intravenous vitamin C was administered along with vitamin B12, however. While intravenous vitamin C shows promise in acutely reducing blood pressure, more randomized placebo-controlled studies are needed to determine the degree to which intravenous vitamin C is effective as well as the duration of its effects.”

“Omega-3 and vitamin B12 supplementation in rats increased nerve growth factor (NGF), which helps grow new brain cells and boosts acetylcholine levels and improved cognitive performance after 2 generations in rats.”

“The human brain needs an adequate intake of key nutrients, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3, essential amino acids, B-group vitamins (B12 and folate), vitamin D and minerals like zinc, magnesium and iron.”