B Vitamins

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A recent study from the Australian National University (AM J Clin Nutr. 2012 Jan;95(1):194-203) showed that taking daily folic acid supplements and B vitamins supplements improved brain function, this was particularly true for people that had delayed memory performance. The objective of the study was to determine whether folic acid and vitamin b12 supplements prevented cognitive decline in a cohort of community-dwelling older adults with elevated psychological distress.

This randomized controlled trial comprised of a daily oral 400 mcg of folic acid and 100 mcg of vitamin b12 supplementation. The people were then compared to those in a placebo group. The groups of people were between the ages of 60-74 years old with elevated psychological distress.

The Study found that long-term supplementation of daily oral 400 mcg of folic acid and 100 mcg of vitamin b12 promotes improvement in cognitive function after 24 months of beginning supplementation.

I have seen a noticeable difference when I take the recommended daily intake of Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid. I get my b vitamins and folic acid from Liquid Health products. They have a supplement specifically for Vitamin B12 and it is in the form of Methylcobalamin. You can find the folic acid that you need in several of their products including; Complete Daily Liquid Multivitamin, Women’s multivitamin, Diabetic supplement, Children’s multivitamin, Kids Multivitamin Complete, and our Daily Multiple.