B12 vitamin. Learn more:
- Vitamin B12 helps maintain healthy blood levels already within a normal range of the amino acid, homocysteine.
- High levels of homocysteine are believed to affect the function of the cardiovascular system. Some research also indicates that healthy homocysteine levels are correlated with favorable cognitive health. Vegetarians and vegans may have difficulty obtaining adequate amounts of this essential vitamin through food alone. The body's ability to absorb vitamin B12 naturally present in food becomes less efficient with age.
- Supplementing your diet with vitamin B12 will give you the energy support you need to help you stay active.