Overview

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 12 Researches
6.4
USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 13 Reviews
7.9
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Nugget
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin)
1000 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.
Read More
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

Most Useful Reviews

9
Anxiety diminished
4 people found this helpful
Excellent! My endocrinologist prescribed a vitamin complex based on my analyses. Since I started, I now wake up feeling energetic and no longer require an alarm. My feelings of anxiety and apathy have disappeared, demonstrating the importance of nourishing my body with essential vitamins. Thanks to ayherb and my doctor!
Read More
9
Recommended for anxiety
1 people found this helpful
Excellent quality product; I 100% recommend it for anxiety, stress, memory loss and depression. It contains perfect ingredients and is suitably sized for two months. Everyone experiencing these issues should take it and share it with relatives.
Read More
9
Calming effect before bed
1 people found this helpful
Great mood enhancer! I read that B12 helps with anxiety and bought this recently. It works remarkably well; I usually take it at night, which calms me down before bedtime.
Read More

Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 12 Researches
6.4
  • 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
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.
Read More
7
B12 treatment showed no significant anxiety benefit
We evaluated the effectiveness of B12, along with other B vitamins, in managing anxiety symptoms in patients suffering from Post-COVID-19 syndrome (PC19S). The PreVitaCOV trial was carefully designed as a phase IIIb study with a double-blind, placebo-controlled structure. While over half of participants showed a notable improvement in other symptoms, B12 treatment did not demonstrate significant benefits specifically for anxiety.

This highlights the need for further research into effective anxiety treatments following COVID-19 infections.
Read More

User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 13 Reviews
7.9
  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
9
Anxiety diminished
4 people found this helpful
Excellent! My endocrinologist prescribed a vitamin complex based on my analyses. Since I started, I now wake up feeling energetic and no longer require an alarm. My feelings of anxiety and apathy have disappeared, demonstrating the importance of nourishing my body with essential vitamins. Thanks to ayherb and my doctor!
Read More
9
Recommended for anxiety
1 people found this helpful
Excellent quality product; I 100% recommend it for anxiety, stress, memory loss and depression. It contains perfect ingredients and is suitably sized for two months. Everyone experiencing these issues should take it and share it with relatives.
Read More
9
Calming effect before bed
1 people found this helpful
Great mood enhancer! I read that B12 helps with anxiety and bought this recently. It works remarkably well; I usually take it at night, which calms me down before bedtime.
Read More
9
Anxiety relief
This effective form of vitamin B12 comprises tiny pink pills that dissolve under the tongue for quick absorption. I felt a noticeable decrease in anxiety and an increase in calmness by the third day of taking it. During the pandemic, vitamin B12 became essential for recovery. Wishing good health to all!
Read More
9
Improves anxiety
I've started taking sublingual methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) at 1000 mcg to boost B12 levels. It's crucial for my nervous system health and is easy to take. After a few weeks, my energy increased, and I felt less stressed and anxious. There was also a noticeable improvement in my cognitive function and concentration. Overall, I'm pleased with this product's quality and impact on my health.
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Frequently Asked Questions

9
Anxiety relief
This effective form of vitamin B12 comprises tiny pink pills that dissolve under the tongue for quick absorption. I felt a noticeable decrease in anxiety and an increase in calmness by the third day of taking it. During the pandemic, vitamin B12 became essential for recovery. Wishing good health to all!
7.5
Calmed anxiety
Vitamin B12 is beneficial for the nervous system, especially for illnesses like flu and diabetes. I bought it to soothe my nervous system and took two capsules daily for a month. It is essential to follow the usage directions, and after completing the course, my feeling of anxiety significantly diminished. I recommend it.
0
Increased anxiety
3 people found this helpful
Great taste and melts under the tongue. Unfortunately, this product did not suit my needs for alleviating my anxiety disorder, despite the recommendations in the information and various reviews I encountered. It actually heightened my anxiety, leading me to stop using it. Interestingly, I feel less anxious now that I have discontinued it. I understand that everyone is different, so there’s no harm in trying it if you believe it might work for you.
0
Too strong B12
Gave me anxiety; I suspect it's too strong a type of B12.
9
Improves anxiety
I've started taking sublingual methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) at 1000 mcg to boost B12 levels. It's crucial for my nervous system health and is easy to take. After a few weeks, my energy increased, and I felt less stressed and anxious. There was also a noticeable improvement in my cognitive function and concentration. Overall, I'm pleased with this product's quality and impact on my health.
2
Soothes anxiety
Excellent! My analysis revealed a cobalt deficiency, leading my doctor to prescribe this supplement. It effectively calms anxiety and improves my sleep patterns.
7.5
Reduces anxiety
Works well! I take it with magnesium before bed and have noticed reduced anxiety.
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.
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.
7
B12 treatment showed no significant anxiety benefit
We evaluated the effectiveness of B12, along with other B vitamins, in managing anxiety symptoms in patients suffering from Post-COVID-19 syndrome (PC19S). The PreVitaCOV trial was carefully designed as a phase IIIb study with a double-blind, placebo-controlled structure. While over half of participants showed a notable improvement in other symptoms, B12 treatment did not demonstrate significant benefits specifically for anxiety.

This highlights the need for further research into effective anxiety treatments following COVID-19 infections.
7
Potential link of vitamin B12 to anxiety
We set out to explore the role of serum vitamin B12 levels in relation to anxiety disorders, using a robust methodology that involved genetic data analysis. By pulling information from large-scale genome-wide association studies, we focused on identifying potential causal relationships between vitamin B12 and anxiety symptoms.

Our findings suggest that higher levels of vitamin B12 might be associated with an increased risk of anxiety disorders. Specifically, the analysis revealed that for every unit increase in serum vitamin B12, there's an odds ratio of 1.34 for anxiety disorders. This means that individuals with elevated vitamin B12 levels could be more likely to experience anxiety.

However, it’s essential to note that while there is a suggestive link, the relationship isn't fully straightforward. Other factors could be influencing this association, and we cannot eliminate the possibility that genetic variation might play a role in these findings. Thus, further studies are necessary to validate these results in broader and more diverse populations.

In conclusion, while our study highlights a potential connection between serum vitamin B12 levels and anxiety, it's crucial to approach these observations with caution until more research can provide clearer insights.

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
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