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3/12/2026
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Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 10 Researches
6.2
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.3
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Vegetable Capsule
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)
500 mcg
20,833%
Top Medical Research Studies
8
We explored the potential of high doses of vitamin B12 to protect against heart damage caused by ischemia/reperfusion injury. By researching mice subjected to heart injury, we found that vitamin B12 showed promising effects in reducing oxidative stress and improving heart function.
Our findings suggest that this vitamin works through specific pathways that lessen inflammation and cell death in heart tissue. However, more studies are needed to fully understand its therapeutic value in treating heart disease.
Our findings suggest that this vitamin works through specific pathways that lessen inflammation and cell death in heart tissue. However, more studies are needed to fully understand its therapeutic value in treating heart disease.
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8
We investigated how a mixture of vitamins B6, B9, and B12 (VITB) affects heart health in mice with Marfan syndrome. Over 20 weeks, VITB treatment led to reduced heart rate and smaller aorta size in these mice. Notably, VITB helped restore important gene expressions and improved TGF-β signaling, which is crucial for collagen maturation in the aorta. While this study shows promise for VITB in managing heart disease related to Marfan syndrome, further research is needed to confirm its efficacy in humans.
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7
Vitamin B12 may lower inflammation
We examined how vitamin B12 levels relate to heart disease risk by looking at inflammatory markers in 136 individuals at high risk. Our findings revealed that those with higher vitamin B12 had lower levels of IL-6 and CRP, both linked to inflammation.
To further validate our results, we studied aged mice and found similar trends. While these observations suggest vitamin B12 might help reduce inflammation, we indicate that further research is needed to fully understand its role in heart disease.
To further validate our results, we studied aged mice and found similar trends. While these observations suggest vitamin B12 might help reduce inflammation, we indicate that further research is needed to fully understand its role in heart disease.
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Most Useful Reviews
7.5
Vitamin B12 benefits
Vitamin B12, a vital B-complex nutrient, aids energy metabolism and promotes a healthy nervous system. It, along with folic acid and vitamin B6, supports heart health by maintaining normal homocysteine levels. B12 is essential for the development and regeneration of red blood cells, which deliver oxygen throughout the body, particularly relevant for treating heart disease.
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7.5
Supports heart health
It supports energy metabolism and promotes a healthy nervous system. Together with folic acid and vitamin B6, it bolsters heart health by enhancing blood levels, which is vital in managing heart disease.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 10 Researches
6.2
- All Researches
8
We explored the potential of high doses of vitamin B12 to protect against heart damage caused by ischemia/reperfusion injury. By researching mice subjected to heart injury, we found that vitamin B12 showed promising effects in reducing oxidative stress and improving heart function.
Our findings suggest that this vitamin works through specific pathways that lessen inflammation and cell death in heart tissue. However, more studies are needed to fully understand its therapeutic value in treating heart disease.
Our findings suggest that this vitamin works through specific pathways that lessen inflammation and cell death in heart tissue. However, more studies are needed to fully understand its therapeutic value in treating heart disease.
Read More
8
We investigated how cow’s milk intake influences the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in postmenopausal women. Analyzing data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, we included 1,825 women aged 50–64.
Our findings indicated that those consuming cow’s milk more frequently (more than three times a week) had better levels of HDL cholesterol and lower CHD risk factors compared to those who did not consume milk.
This suggests that regular cow’s milk consumption could be beneficial for heart health in this group.
Our findings indicated that those consuming cow’s milk more frequently (more than three times a week) had better levels of HDL cholesterol and lower CHD risk factors compared to those who did not consume milk.
This suggests that regular cow’s milk consumption could be beneficial for heart health in this group.
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8
We investigated how a mixture of vitamins B6, B9, and B12 (VITB) affects heart health in mice with Marfan syndrome. Over 20 weeks, VITB treatment led to reduced heart rate and smaller aorta size in these mice. Notably, VITB helped restore important gene expressions and improved TGF-β signaling, which is crucial for collagen maturation in the aorta. While this study shows promise for VITB in managing heart disease related to Marfan syndrome, further research is needed to confirm its efficacy in humans.
Read More
7
Vitamin B12 may lower inflammation
We examined how vitamin B12 levels relate to heart disease risk by looking at inflammatory markers in 136 individuals at high risk. Our findings revealed that those with higher vitamin B12 had lower levels of IL-6 and CRP, both linked to inflammation.
To further validate our results, we studied aged mice and found similar trends. While these observations suggest vitamin B12 might help reduce inflammation, we indicate that further research is needed to fully understand its role in heart disease.
To further validate our results, we studied aged mice and found similar trends. While these observations suggest vitamin B12 might help reduce inflammation, we indicate that further research is needed to fully understand its role in heart disease.
Read More
7
B-vitamins reduce mortality risk
We explored how using calcium channel blockers (CCBs) affects survival in patients with suspected stable angina and the potential role of B-vitamin treatment. A study with nearly 4,000 patients found that those who used CCBs without receiving B-vitamins had a higher mortality risk.
Conversely, patients treated with B-vitamins showed no significant increase in mortality rates related to CCB use. This suggests that B-vitamins may offer protective benefits for heart health, particularly for those on CCBs.
Conversely, patients treated with B-vitamins showed no significant increase in mortality rates related to CCB use. This suggests that B-vitamins may offer protective benefits for heart health, particularly for those on CCBs.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.3
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
7.5
Vitamin B12 benefits
Vitamin B12, a vital B-complex nutrient, aids energy metabolism and promotes a healthy nervous system. It, along with folic acid and vitamin B6, supports heart health by maintaining normal homocysteine levels. B12 is essential for the development and regeneration of red blood cells, which deliver oxygen throughout the body, particularly relevant for treating heart disease.
Read More
7.5
Supports heart health
It supports energy metabolism and promotes a healthy nervous system. Together with folic acid and vitamin B6, it bolsters heart health by enhancing blood levels, which is vital in managing heart disease.
Read More
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References
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- DomÃnguez-López I, Kovatcheva M, Casas R, Toledo E, Fitó M, et al. Higher circulating vitamin B12 is associated with lower levels of inflammatory markers in individuals at high cardiovascular risk and in naturally aged mice. J Sci Food Agric. 2024;104:875. 10.1002/jsfa.12976
- Qin Y, Shi Y, Yu Q, Yang S, Wang Y, et al. Vitamin B12 alleviates myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury via the SIRT3/AMPK signaling pathway. Biomed Pharmacother. 2023;163:114761. 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114761
- Dhar I, Svingen GF, Bjørnestad EØ, Ulvik A, Saeed S, et al. B-vitamin Treatment Modifies the Mortality Risk Associated with Calcium Channel Blockers in Patients with Suspected Stable Angina Pectoris: A Prospective Cohort Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2023;118:77. 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.04.033
- Ha AW, Kim WK, Kim SH. Cow's Milk Intake and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Korean Postmenopausal Women. Nutrients. 2022;14. 10.3390/nu14051092
- Liu Y, Geng T, Wan Z, Lu Q, Zhang X, et al. Associations of Serum Folate and Vitamin B12 Levels With Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5:e2146124. 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.46124
- Huang TH, Chang HH, Guo YR, Chang WC, Chen YF. Vitamin B Mitigates Thoracic Aortic Dilation in Marfan Syndrome Mice by Restoring the Canonical TGF-β Pathway. Int J Mol Sci. 2021;22. 10.3390/ijms222111737
- Aggarwal P, Sinha SK, Khanra D, Razi M, Nath RK, et al. Hematinic deficiency in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2022;71:153. 10.1016/j.ancard.2021.09.014
- Hjalmarsson C, Backelin C, Thoren A, Bergh N, Sloan JL, et al. Severe heart failure in a unique case of cobalamin-C-deficiency resolved with LVAD implantation and subsequent heart transplantation. Mol Genet Metab Rep. 2024;39:101089. 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2024.101089
- Mohan A, Kumar R, Kumar V, Yadav M. Homocysteine, Vitamin B12 and Folate Level: Possible Risk Factors in the Progression of Chronic Heart and Kidney Disorders. Curr Cardiol Rev. 2023;19:e090223213539. 10.2174/1573403X19666230209111854
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