Vitamin B12 may aid menopause relief
Improvement in menopausal symptoms with a nutritional product containing evening primrose oil, hop extract, saffron, tryptophan, vitamins B6, D3, K2, B12, and B9.
Palacios S, Mustata C, Rizo JM, Regidor PA. Improvement in menopausal symptoms with a nutritional product containing evening primrose oil, hop extract, saffron, tryptophan, vitamins B6, D3, K2, B12, and B9. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2023;27:8180. doi:10.26355/eurrev_202309_33578
We observed the effects of a nutritional product that combined various ingredients, including vitamin B12, on menopausal symptoms. This study involved 156 menopausal women who took the product daily for 12 weeks and reported their symptoms using a validated scale.
After completing the study, we found significant reductions in various menopause-related issues. This included a substantial 45% decrease in depressive mood and a notable reduction of 48% in hot flashes. It's important to note that while vitamin B12 was included in the treatment, it was part of a broader combination with other beneficial ingredients.
However, we must clarify that the specific impact of vitamin B12 alone cannot be fully determined from this study. The results are promising for the product as a whole, showing effective relief from many menopausal symptoms, but further research is needed to isolate the role of vitamin B12 in managing these symptoms.
Pain relief achieved
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Due to menopause, I had numbness in my fingers, particularly in my index finger and thumb, which was quite painful. After researching, I discovered that B12 could be beneficial, but I struggled to find a standalone supplement in Japan, so I purchased it here. After starting the supplement, the pain disappeared, allowing me to open plastic bottle lids again. During severe episodes, I took it thrice daily after meals. I realised I was quite B12 deficient, so I bought more and keep it refrigerated as it melts easily.