Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin that plays a role in neurological function and is important for DNA synthesis.

Quick Answer

What it is

Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin that plays a role in neurological function and is important for DNA synthesis.

Key findings

  • Grade D: Cognition (Depression)
  • Grade D: Depression Symptoms (Depression)
  • Grade N/A: Fatigue Symptoms (Depression)

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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Vitamin B12

Quick Facts: Vitamin B12

  • Best Evidence:Grade D
  • Conditions Studied:5
  • Research Outcomes:18
  • Key Effect:Depression
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C0
D7
5 conditions · 18 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

Grade:
Effect:
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D
Cognition
No effect
9 studies
none
D
Depression Symptoms
No effect
none
?
Fatigue Symptoms
Improves
D
Cognition
No effect
9 studies
none
?
Depression Symptoms
Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
Improves
?
Homocysteine
Improves
D
Cognition
No effect
9 studies
none
?
Depression Symptoms
Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
Improves
D
Cognition
No effect
9 studies
none
?
Depression Symptoms
Worsens
?
Fatigue Symptoms
Worsens
D
Depression Symptoms
No effect
none
?
Fatigue Symptoms
Improves
?
Stroke Recovery
1 study
Improves
D
Cognition
No effect
1 study
none
?
Schizophrenia symptoms
1 study
Improves

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