B-12 supports red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis, making it a foundational treatment for fatigue, cognitive performance, and metabolic health
In: Dodda JM, Deshmukh K, Bezuidenhout D, editors
Evidence from patients indicates reduced salivary LTF specific to AD and no other forms of dementia, a finding that supports the theory that reduced oral antimicrobial defenses and subsequent increased oral pathogen burden are responsible in part for AD pathogenesis (Gonzlez-Snchez et al., 2020)
Lab monitoring Before starting supplementation, your provider may recommend checking vitamin B12 levels using tests such as serum B12, methylmalonic acid (MMA), or homocysteine
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