5,10-Methylene tetrahydrofolate (THF) is required for the synthesis of nucleic acids and is reduced to 5-methyl THF by methylene THF reductase, a flavin-dependent enzyme that uses NADPH as a cofactor
Because absorption is limited, raising serum B12 with pills is a gradual, cumulative process that can take weeks or months of consistent daily use
Key Functions of Vitamin B12: Red blood cell formation Nervous system maintenance DNA synthesis Fatty acid metabolism Energy production Signs of B12 Deficiency Not getting enough Vitamin B12 can cause health problems
For stopping loss, finasteride and minoxidil are first-line
Find a supplement with a functional dose: Most of the doses in B12 supplements are between 500 and 5,000 micrograms and will give you enough B12
Consistency matters significantlymissing doses allows levels to drop