Vitamin B12 Dangers

I came across an interesting tweet recently that concerned Vitamin B12 supplements. Here's the content:

Dr. Dennis Walker
@drdenwalker

URGENT: Go to your medicine cabinet right now and look at the type of B12 you are taking. If it says “cyanocobalamin,” any where on the label, then throw it in the trash immediately. Although it the most common form of B12 in the world, cyanocobalamin is a synthetic, man-made form of B12, which includes “hydrogen cyanide." Look for vitamin B12 supplements in the form of adenosylcobalamin, methylcobalamin, & hydroxycobalamin.

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This was interesting because there's a popular B12 supplement that I've taken over the years that has cyanocobalamin in it.

Just another reason not to trust BIG PHARMA, even when vitamin supplements are involved. Here is a link to a YouTube video that discusses the problems associated with cyanocobalamin and that recommends supplements that contain methylcobalamin instead. Many energy drinks contain cyanocobalamin in high amounts as do fortified grains. Here is an excerpt from his comments to the video:

The best form of vitamin B12 is the natural version called methylcobalamin. This version is the active form of vitamin B12 and stays in the body longer than the synthetic versions.

Potential benefits of methylcobalamin:

• It may help improve sleep

• It can decrease the need for sleep

• It can help you wake up feeling alert and refreshed

• It can help you fall asleep faster

• It's great for the nervous system (especially the myelin sheath)

• It supports healthy eyes

• It increases melatonin

• It decreases homocysteine

• It can help regulate cortisol

• It supports the red blood cells

Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency:

• Not consuming foods high in vitamin B12

• Stomach inflammation

• H. pylori

• Low stomach acid

• Gastric bypass

• Inflammation in the intestines