FeaturedNeuroscience·January 4, 2024·4 min readGut-Brain Link: How Vitamin B12-Producing Gut Bacteria Influence NeurotransmittersA new study reveals a molecular link between gut bacteria producing vitamin B12 in the roundworm C. elegans and the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, crucial for memory and cognitive function. Researchers found that certain bacteria reduced seizures in mutant worms, and they all shared the ability to produce B12.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 4, 2024·7 min readLow B12 and High Folic Acid Impacts Fetal Brain DevelopmentNew research in mice suggests that too much folic acid, a synthetic form of folate, may impact brain development. Imbalances in folic acid and vitamin B12 can alter neural development, raising questions about dietary fortification.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 11, 2023·5 min readAstrocyte Study Ties Vitamin B12 to Multiple Sclerosis ProgressionA new study uncovers a molecular connection between vitamin B12 and multiple sclerosis (MS). The study identifies a key role of astrocytes and the brain's vitamin B12 carrier protein, transcobalamin 2, in this link.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2022·8 min readB12 Deficiency Harms Young Children’s Development, and the Food Relief We Provide Isn’t Good EnoughStudy reveals vitamin B12 deficiency doesn't just lead to anemia in children, it also hinders brain development and motor function.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 14, 2021·5 min readVitamin B12 Deficiency Increases Risk of DepressionPeople suffering from vitamin B12 deficiency are 51% more likely to develop depression over a four-year period. However, as a person's age increased, the risk of depression decreased.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 28, 2020·4 min readEating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, soy linked to lower stroke riskEating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, soy, and vegetables may have a neuroprotective advantage when it comes to reducing stroke risk.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·October 27, 2019·4 min readVitamin B12 deficiency: what is Pernicious anemia, and why can it be so dangerous?Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disorder associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. The condition not only affects physical health, it also has a detrimental effect on the mental health of many who suffer from the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·July 15, 2019·4 min readThe human microbiome is a treasure trove waiting to be unlockedUnderstanding the complexity of the human microbiome may help unlock mysteries behind health and psychological illnesses.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 4, 2019·3 min readVitamin B12 identified as the inhibitor of a key enzyme in hereditary Parkinson’s diseaseVitamin B12 significantly prevents the neurotoxicity of LRRK2 genetic variants associated with hereditary Parkinson's disease. The findings may help with the development of new therapies to combat the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 15, 2019·4 min readB-Group Vitamins Can Improve Concentration In People With First Episode PsychosisA new study reports vitamins B12, B6 and folic acid can help improve concentration in people experiencing their first episode of psychosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 21, 2018·5 min readNutrients in Blood Linked to Better Cognition and Brain Connectivity in Older AdultsInvestigating 32 key nutrients in the Mediterranean diet, researcher report aging individuals with more abundant key nutrients in their blood had better functional connectivity and improved cognitive performance than those lacking the nutrients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 5, 2018·5 min readEating More Foods with Choline During Pregnancy Boosts Baby’s BrainA new study provides further evidence that increasing choline consumption during pregnancy has cognitive benefits for children.Read More
