Why is vitamin B12 so important for our health? How is vitamin B12 used in the human body?

Several of you have asked me about the role of vitamin B12 in the human body, particularly in relation to methylation. This video is more technical than my other videos, since it contains some biochemistry which I tried to keep as simple as possible. The bottom line is that vitamin B12 is involved in DNA production, cell membrane function, synthesis of certain neurotransmitters, and other activities. Please watch the video for the details.

The video referenced can be found here:    • How can folate mask a vitamin B12 def...  

The information in this video is a summary and is by no means complete, which is true with research in general. It characterizes the fascinating nature of inquiry - there is much that is currently known and much that has yet to be known. I encourage you to be a lifelong researcher :)

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