In turn, this may contribute to the development of depression by increasing oxidative stress, DNA damage, and cell death in the body ( A 2020 study with 132 children and teens, 89 with and 43 without depression, found that the participants with depression had lower B12 levels and higher levels of homocysteine compared with those without depression ( In addition to depressive symptoms, low or deficient B12 levels may lead to other mental conditions, including psychosis and mood disorders ( Because a deficiency in B12 negatively impacts the central nervous system, people with low or deficient B12 levels may feel foggy-headed and have difficulty concentrating and completing tasks ( Fortunately, studies show that mental impairment related to low B12 levels can improve with B12 treatment
It acts as a cytoprotective agent, reducing oxidative stress and improving gastrointestinal repair
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Requirements of Vitamin B12 in excess of normal (due to pregnancy, thyrotoxicosis, hemolytic anemia, hemorrhage, malignancy, hepatic and renal disease) can usually be met with oral supplementation
