3 Scientifically-Supported, Health Benefits , of Vitamin B12.<br />According to the Mayo Clinic, <br />Vitamin B12, also known as Cobalamin, .<br />is used in the formation of red blood cells, <br />nerve function and the creation of DNA. .<br />Poultry, meat, fish and dairy products are <br />among the best sources of Vitamin B12. .<br />Here are just 3 of the scientifically-backed <br />ways that B12 is good for you. .<br />1. It May Help Prevent Osteoporosis.<br />A study published in the<br />'Journal of Bone and Mineral Research'<br />found that individuals with <br />higher levels of Vitamin B12...<br />... also had higher bone mineral density.<br />2. It May Improve Cognition.<br />A study published in the <br />'American Academy of Neurology' showed <br />a link between B12 markers in the body...<br />... and improved cognitive function and brain volume.<br />Another study linked lower levels <br />of Vitamin B12 with poorer memory <br />performance and learning ability.<br />3. It May Reduce Depression.<br />Multiple studies have <br />found correlations between <br />B12 deficiency and depression. .<br />One study, published in the <br />'Open Neurology Journal,' .<br />found that 100% of depressed individuals who were treated with Vitamin B12 supplementation showed a decrease in symptoms of depression after three months.<br />LifeHack.org recommends speaking <br />with your health care provider to <br />determine your own B12 levels.
