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

Vitamin B12 is best known for helping the body make DNA, red blood cells, and healthy nerve tissue. But research suggests that simply meeting the current minimum standard may not always be enough, especially for older adults.

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Vitamin B12 is best known for helping the body make DNA, red blood cells, and healthy nerve tissue. But research suggests that simply meeting the current minimum standard may not always be enough, especially for older adults. A UCSF led study found that healthy older people with lower vitamin B12 levels, even when those levels still fell within the accepted normal range, showed signs of subtle neurological and cognitive problems.

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