Correcting a deficiency can remove one biological contributor to low mood, and some people notice less irritability and a more positive outlook
Our moderate sample size may have limited our ability to detect clinical differences in the study arms, and we were not powered to detect differences in birth outcomes, including the frequency of LBW and IUGR
Folic acid (vitamin B9) works synergistically with B12, helping in the production of red blood cells and supporting healthy nerve function
These results have not been replicated in human clinical trials, so it is unclear whether these effects translate to human patients
Sources: Dimet-Wiley AL, Latham CM, Brightwell CR, et al
When B12 levels are low, fatigue, weakness, poor focus, and low mood can become more noticeable