Overview

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 13 Researches
6.5
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 17 Reviews
8.8
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Lozenge
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin)
1 mg (1,000 mcg)
41,667%

Top Medical Research Studies

8
Vitamin B12 may reduce anxiety
We investigated the potential of vitamin B12 to mitigate anxiety in adult zebrafish subjected to chronic alcohol exposure. Our study involved exposing zebrafish to alcohol and then providing them with vitamin B12 to see if it would help reduce anxiety-related behaviors. By using a geotaxis test, we could observe how the fish responded in terms of anxiety in a controlled environment.

The effects were examined alongside oxidative stress and brain health, letting us delve into the biological changes that might occur due to both alcohol and vitamin treatment. The results indicated that chronic alcohol exposure did indeed affect brain function and behavior in the zebrafish. However, we found promising evidence that vitamin B12 operations as a neuroprotective agent, possibly offering relief from the anxiety associated with long-term alcohol use.

Our findings suggest that there may be valuable implications for using vitamin B12 in addressing anxiety related to chronic alcoholism, albeit further studies would be instrumental to fully understand its capabilities and mechanisms.
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9
Vitamin B shows anxiety relief potential
We investigated how vitamin B might alleviate anxiety and depression caused by nicotine withdrawal in adolescent male rats.

The study compared the effects of vitamin B with bupropion, revealing that vitamin B was similarly effective in reducing withdrawal symptoms.

Notably, it also demonstrated a positive impact on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory levels, suggesting vitamin B could be a promising treatment not just for nicotine withdrawal but potentially for other conditions linked to oxidative stress.
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We aimed to understand how a daily dose of 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 affects anxiety and overall symptoms in fibromyalgia patients. In a straightforward open-label study, patients took this vitamin for 50 days and completed various health questionnaires before and after the treatment.

The results revealed that vitamin B12 significantly improved both the severity of fibromyalgia symptoms and anxiety scores. This suggests that considering vitamin B12 as an additional therapy for fibromyalgia and related anxiety could be beneficial.
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Most Useful Reviews

8.8
Reduces anxiety effectively
I take it on an empty stomach in the morning, keeping it under the tongue for at least 20 minutes, as recommended. I've observed a reduction in anxiety and irritability, along with better memory and focus.
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9.5
Eases anxiety quickly
This vitamin is one of the best for addressing depression, stress, and anxiety. Once taken, I immediately feel uplifted and happier.
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9.5
Excellent for anxiety relief
Wonderful! It helps individuals with anxiety remarkably well.
Read More

Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 13 Researches
6.5
  • All Researches
9
Vitamin B shows anxiety relief potential
We investigated how vitamin B might alleviate anxiety and depression caused by nicotine withdrawal in adolescent male rats.

The study compared the effects of vitamin B with bupropion, revealing that vitamin B was similarly effective in reducing withdrawal symptoms.

Notably, it also demonstrated a positive impact on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory levels, suggesting vitamin B could be a promising treatment not just for nicotine withdrawal but potentially for other conditions linked to oxidative stress.
Read More
We aimed to understand how a daily dose of 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 affects anxiety and overall symptoms in fibromyalgia patients. In a straightforward open-label study, patients took this vitamin for 50 days and completed various health questionnaires before and after the treatment.

The results revealed that vitamin B12 significantly improved both the severity of fibromyalgia symptoms and anxiety scores. This suggests that considering vitamin B12 as an additional therapy for fibromyalgia and related anxiety could be beneficial.
Read More
8
Vitamin B12 may reduce anxiety
We investigated the potential of vitamin B12 to mitigate anxiety in adult zebrafish subjected to chronic alcohol exposure. Our study involved exposing zebrafish to alcohol and then providing them with vitamin B12 to see if it would help reduce anxiety-related behaviors. By using a geotaxis test, we could observe how the fish responded in terms of anxiety in a controlled environment.

The effects were examined alongside oxidative stress and brain health, letting us delve into the biological changes that might occur due to both alcohol and vitamin treatment. The results indicated that chronic alcohol exposure did indeed affect brain function and behavior in the zebrafish. However, we found promising evidence that vitamin B12 operations as a neuroprotective agent, possibly offering relief from the anxiety associated with long-term alcohol use.

Our findings suggest that there may be valuable implications for using vitamin B12 in addressing anxiety related to chronic alcoholism, albeit further studies would be instrumental to fully understand its capabilities and mechanisms.
Read More
We aimed to understand how vitamin B12 might influence anxiety levels in individuals with fibromyalgia (FM), a condition often characterized by widespread pain and psychological distress.

During our study, we followed FM patients who were given 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 daily for 50 days. To gauge the effects, we compared various measurements taken before and after the treatment, including levels of anxiety and overall health.

The results were promising! We observed significant improvements in anxiety scores among participants after completing the vitamin B12 regimen. This suggests that vitamin B12 could be an effective addition to the treatment plan for those struggling with FM and anxiety.

Given these findings, we believe vitamin B12 holds strong potential as a complementary therapy for FM patients. Enhancing mood and reducing anxiety symptoms could greatly improve their quality of life.
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7
Vitamin B improves anxiety-related behaviors
We set out to understand how Vitamin B affects behavior and brain chemistry in rats experiencing depression due to stress. In our study, 72 rats were divided into three groups: a control group, a group under stress, and a group under stress receiving Vitamin B injections.

Results showed that Vitamin B helped elevate brain chemicals associated with mood and reduced anxiety-like behaviors by improving neurochemical balance. This suggests a beneficial impact of Vitamin B on anxiety, particularly through its influence on essential neurotransmitters and the brain's supporting structures.
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User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 17 Reviews
8.8
  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
8.8
Reduces anxiety effectively
I take it on an empty stomach in the morning, keeping it under the tongue for at least 20 minutes, as recommended. I've observed a reduction in anxiety and irritability, along with better memory and focus.
Read More
9.5
Eases anxiety quickly
This vitamin is one of the best for addressing depression, stress, and anxiety. Once taken, I immediately feel uplifted and happier.
Read More
9.5
Excellent for anxiety relief
Wonderful! It helps individuals with anxiety remarkably well.
Read More
9.5
Restores normal sleep
Excellent! Small cherry-flavoured pills that are easy to take. Since I began using these, my anxiety has vanished, sleep has returned to normal, and I'm feeling much more cheerful. I also experience a surge of energy after taking them.
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9.5
Stabilises mood
For a long time, I overlooked the importance of vitamin B12, especially being at risk of deficiency as a vegetarian. This vitamin significantly aids the nervous system and energy metabolism. After a month of supplementation, my health improved dramatically, with reduced anxiety and nervousness, leading to a calmer and more stable feeling. Even my mouth's corners no longer suffer from seizures. I recommend this product for its quality and optimal dosage.
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References

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  2. Al Jassem O, Kheir K, Ismail A, Abou-Abbas L, Masri A, et al. Vitamin B12 deficiency and neuropsychiatric symptoms in Lebanon: A cross-sectional study of vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores. PLoS One. 2024;19:e0297976. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0297976
  3. Tengelmann C, Joos S, Kaußner Y, Malzahn U, Lunden L, et al. Feasibility, safety and effectiveness of prednisolone and vitamin B1, B6, and B12 in patients with post-COVID-19-syndrome (PreVitaCOV) - protocol of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre trial in primary care (phase IIIb). BMC Infect Dis. 2024;24:56. doi:10.1186/s12879-023-08925-2
  4. Pahlavani H, Masoudi M, Khoshroo N, Kakhki S, Mahdi Rezavanimehr M, et al. Vitamin B reversed anxiety and depression induced by adolescent nicotine withdrawal through alteration the inflammatory, oxidative and serotoninergic profiles in male rats. Biochem Pharmacol. 2023;217:115832. doi:10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115832
  5. Pickering G, Noah L, Pereira B, Goubayon J, Leray V, et al. Assessing brain function in stressed healthy individuals following the use of a combination of green tea, Rhodiola, magnesium, and B vitamins: an fMRI study. Front Nutr. 2023;10:1211321. doi:10.3389/fnut.2023.1211321
  6. Shemirani F, Titcomb TJ, Saxby SM, Eyck PT, Rubenstein LM, et al. Association of serum homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B and mood following the Swank and Wahls elimination dietary interventions in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: Secondary analysis of the WAVES trial. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2023;75:104743. doi:10.1016/j.msard.2023.104743
  7. Young LM, Gauci S, Arnoldy L, Martin L, Perry N, et al. Investigating the Effects of a Multinutrient Supplement on Cognition, Mood and Biochemical Markers in Middle-Aged Adults with 'Optimal' and 'Sub-Optimal' Diets: A Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2022;14. doi:10.3390/nu14235079
  8. Gharibpoor F, Ghavidel-Parsa B, Sattari N, Bidari A, Nejatifar F, et al. Effect of vitamin B12 on the symptom severity and psychological profile of fibromyalgia patients; a prospective pre-post study. BMC Rheumatol. 2022;6:51. doi:10.1186/s41927-022-00282-y
  9. Field DT, Cracknell RO, Eastwood JR, Scarfe P, Williams CM, et al. High-dose Vitamin B6 supplementation reduces anxiety and strengthens visual surround suppression. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2022;37:e2852. doi:10.1002/hup.2852
  10. Nahar M, Rai R, Jat D. Therapeutic intervention of vitamin B12 in mitigating chronic alcoholism induced alterations in adult zebrafish (): a holistic approach. Int J Neurosci. 2024. doi:10.1080/00207454.2024.2398564
  11. Hu Y, Yu M, Wang Y, Wu H, Yang X, et al. Exploring the Association between Serum B Vitamins, Homocysteine and Mental Disorders: Insights from Mendelian Randomization. Nutrients. 2024;16. doi:10.3390/nu16131986
  12. Tan Y, Zhou L, Huang J, Chen X, Wu Y, et al. Vitamin B12, Folate, Homocysteine, Inflammatory Mediators (Interleukin-6, Tumor Necrosis Factor-α and C-Reactive Protein) Levels in Adolescents with Anxiety or Depressive Symptoms. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2023;19:785. doi:10.2147/NDT.S399378
  13. Gharibpoor F, Ghavidel-Parsa B, Sattari N, Bidari A, Nejatifar F, et al. Effect of vitamin B12 on the symptom severity and psychological profile of fibromyalgia patients; a prospective pre-post study. BMC Rheumatol. 2022;6:51. doi:10.1186/s41927-022-00282-y
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