Are the B12 supplements useful in the long term?
Yes, they are useful for the long term
Last updated on 23 May 2023
They are an integral part of B complexes. The key difference between vitamin B3 and B12 is that vitamin B3 is important in controlling cholesterol and triglyceride levels in our blood, whereas vitamin B12 is important as a cofactor in DNA synthesis for both fatty acid and amino acid metabolism.
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body's blood and nerve cells healthy. It also helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. Research is suggestive that vitamin B12 also helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that makes people tired and weak.
This is because vegetarians and vegans are at a risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Additionally, it has been reported that 1.5 to 15% people globally have vitamin B12 deficiency.
All dairy products are a good source of Vitamin B12. In addition, one can include red meat once a week to boost vitamin B 12 intake
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