As a cofactor B12 is involved in two key reactions, ensuring the breakdown of fatty acids and DNA synthesis
As your appetite is diminished, leaning into a balanced diet is needed to make sure you still meet your nutritional needs
For healthy adults with normal kidney function, no renal concerns have been identified at the 5g daily dose used in clinical research
Several B vitamins like vitamins B6 and B12 are methylating nutrients to produce glutathione, vitamins C and E recycle glutathione, and selenium is a cofactor for the enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GPx) [17]
A secondary analysis of the WHI revealed that women aged 50 to 59 years, or those who are less than ten years post-menopause, exhibited a decreased risk of heart disease, a lower likelihood of mortality from all causes, and no significant increase in stroke risk, in contrast to women who commenced hormone therapy after the age of 60 (176)