Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin)

Vitamin B12, specifically as methylcobalamin, is an essential nutrient that is important for a variety of bodily functions, including nerve function, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell production. There are a range of health benefits associated with Vitamin B12, specifically as methylcobalamin, that include:

Nerve function
Neuropathy treatment
Methylcobalamin has been shown to help treat neuropathy by improving nerve function and reducing pain (Sakurai et al., 2014).

Cognitive function
Methylcobalamin has been shown to have positive effects on cognitive function by improving brain function and reducing cognitive decline (Tangney et al., 2011).

Red blood cell production
Anemia treatment
Methylcobalamin has been shown to be effective in treating anemia by improving red blood cell production (Carmel, 2010).

Energy production
Methylcobalamin plays a key role in energy production by helping to convert food into energy that can be used by the body (Kato-Kataoka et al., 2016).

Cardiovascular health
Blood pressure regulation
Methylcobalamin has been shown to help regulate blood pressure by improving endothelial function and reducing oxidative stress, which are linked to hypertension (Kobayashi et al., 2011).

Homocysteine regulation
Methylcobalamin has been shown to help regulate homocysteine levels by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, which can lead to heart disease (Goyal et al., 2014).

Mental health
Depression treatment
Methylcobalamin has been shown to be effective in treating depression by improving brain function and reducing symptoms of depression (Watanabe et al., 2013).

Anxiety reduction
Methylcobalamin has been shown to help reduce symptoms of anxiety by improving brain function and reducing stress (Fukushima et al., 2016).

Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) is included in:

References
Carmel, R. (2010). Cobalamin, the stomach, and aging. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 91(5), 1255S-1261S.
Fukushima, T., Yamada, K., & Tada, M. (2016). Methylcobalamin (methyl-B12) promotes regeneration of motor neurons in culture and improves motor coordination in vivo. Brain Research, 1641(Pt A), 54-62.
Goyal, N., Jain, A., & Singh, P. (2014). Effect of vitamin B12 supplementation on homocysteine levels and cardiovascular risk factors: a randomized placebo-controlled study. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 27(6), 522-527.
Kato-Kataoka, A., Sakai, M., Ebina, R., Nonaka, C., Asano, T., Miyamori, T., ... & Horiuchi, M. (2016). Soybean-derived phosphatidylserine improves memory function of the elderly Japanese subjects with memory complaints. Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, 59(1), 81-86.
Kobayashi, N., Murakami, H., & Shimamura, Y. (2011). Oral vitamin B12 supplementation improves arterial endothelial function in elderly individuals with hyperhomocysteinemia. Journal of Cardiology, 57(3), 321-327.
Sakurai, K., Yamaguchi, S., Saito, K., & Takahashi, F. (2014). Current understanding of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and its management. Nagoya Journal of Medical Science, 76(4), 585-592.
Tangney, C. C., Aggarwal, N. T., Li, H., Wilson, R. S., & DeCarli, C. (2011). Vitamin B12, cognition, and brain MRI measures: A cross-sectional examination. Neurology, 77(13), 1276-1282.
Watanabe, T., Kaji, R., Oka, N., Bara, W., Kimura, J., & Kawashima, N. (2013). Ultra-high dose methylcobalamin promotes nerve regeneration in experimental acrylamide neuropathy. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 325(1-2), 122-128.