Methylcobalamin B12 is an essential nutrient that the body relies heavily on for its best functioning. It plays an invaluable role in red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and the maintenance ...

In particular, supplementing the mothers' diets with methyl-donating substances, such as folic acid and vitamin B12, was shown to counteract the reduction in DNA methylation caused by bisphenol A.

Vegans who don't take vitamin supplements can also suffer vitamin B12 deficiency, the researchers added, which can cause 'dysfunctional methylation' leading to heart disease and stroke in the long ...