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Scientists warn that current vitamin B12 guidelines may be putting your brain at risk

Getting enough vitamin B12 to meet current health guidelines may not actually be enough to protect the aging brain.

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Researchers at UC San Francisco found that older adults with lower levels of active vitamin B12, despite meeting current health guidelines, showed signs of slower thinking and brain damage. These individuals exhibited delayed visual processing and more damage to the brain's white matter. The study suggests current guidelines may not be sufficient to protect the aging brain.

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