Vitamin B-12

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A multi-vitamin/nutrient formula has therapeutic value in moderate-stage to later-stage Alzheimer's diease.

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Vitamin B12 deficiency may be implicated in Alzehimer's disease.

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Pharmacological Actions : Interleukin-6 upregulation

Vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin significantly prolongs survival time in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

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Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in untreated celiac disease.

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Additional Keywords : diseases that are linked

Abnormalities in the immune system in pernicious anemia are restored by vitamin B(12) replacement therapy.

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Cyanocobalamin demonstrates therapeutic activity against aphthous ulcers (canker sores).

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Folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12 decrease carotid intima-media thickness in patients at risk to cerebral ischemia.

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Topical vitamin B-12 may be therapeutic in atopic dermatitis

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Methylcobalamin (vitamin B-12) and a form of folic acid (folinic acid) may have clinical benefit for some children with autism.

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Substances : Folinic acid
Diseases : Autism

Chronic idiopathic urticaria is associated with low levels of vitamin B12 and concomitant autoimmunity.

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L-arginine, folic acid, B6 and B12 may have therapeutic benefit in Buerger's disease.

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Diseases : Buerger Disease

Supplementation with folic acid, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.

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Additional Keywords : risk reduction

Folate, riboflavin, thiamin and vitamin b12 protect against premalignant cervical lesions.

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Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive

Circulating vitamin B12 levels are inversely associated with HPV persistence.

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Patients with common variable immunodeficiency have enhanced oxidative stress and high homocysteine levels associated with deficiencies of basic vitamins is

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Additional Keywords : diseases that are linked

Elevated homocysteine levels associated with polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis and the corticosteroid therapy used to treat these conditions may be attenuated with vitamin B12 and folic acid.

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Substances : Folic Acid (Folate)

The removal of cyanide from the cyanocobalamin form of vitamin B12 depends on a trafficking chaperone, which may not exist in certain individuals and who would respond better to aquocobalamin.

Study Type : Commentary
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The form of vitamin b-12 known as hydroxocobalamin is capable fo binding with intracellular cyanide resulting in the product of non-toxic cyanocobalamin.

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The form of vitamin b-12 known as hydroxocobalamin is safe and effective in the prevention and treatment of cyanide toxicity.

Study Type : Animal Study
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The form of vitamin b-12 known as hydroxocobalamin is prevents cyanide poisoning.

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Vitamin B12 and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (a form of folic acid) ameliorate pathological red blood cell membrane features of children with Cystic Fibrosis.

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Diseases : Cystic Fibrosis

5-methyltehydrofolate (folic acid) and vitamin B12 ameliorate red blood cell abnormalities in pediatric patients with Cystic Fibrosis.

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Substances : Folic Acid (Folate)
Diseases : Cystic Fibrosis

Vitamin B12 deficiency may have therapeutic value in dementia patients by improving cognitive recovery.

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Additional Keywords : diseases that are linked

Vitamin B12 works synergistically with paclitaxel to limit progressive demyelination and enhance remyelination, in vivo and in vitro.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Additional Keywords : drug synergy

Topical vitamin B-12 may be a treatment option in children with eczema

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Vitamin B12 and acupuncture have therapeutic value in treating diabetic neurogenic bladder.

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Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture

Elevated homocysteine levels in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome is probably due in part to vitamin b12 deficiency.

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Diseases : Fibromyalgia

A dietary supplementat containing melatonin, l-tryptophan, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, methionine and betaine, is superior to omeprazole in treating GERD.

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Pharmacological Actions : Proton Pump Inhibitor

Homocysteine levels in the tear fluid and plasma of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma is often elevated, indicating that inadequate vitamin b levels (e.g. b6, b12, and folate) may contribute to the disease.

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Reducing homocysteine levels in patients with migraine disability using folic acid, b-6 and b-12 reduced safely reduced symptoms.

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Additional Keywords : homocysteine formula

Water soluble vitamins have a therapeutic effect in patients with hepatitis A.

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Diseases : Hepatitis A

Coenzyme-b12 is more effective than cyanocobalamin in normalizing liver enzymes in patients with acute viral hepatitis A.

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Diseases : Hepatitis A

Vitamin B12 may inhibit Hepatitis C virus.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Diseases : Hepatitis C

Levodopa treatment of Parkinsons disease results in hyperhomocysteinemia, which would be prevented by increased intake of vitamin b12, vitamin b6 and folate.

Study Type : Review
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Additional Keywords : diseases that are linked

Lowering homocysteine with folic acids, B-6 and B-12 may have a therapeutic effect on migraine headaches.

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Vitamin B12 treatment reduces homocysteine in patients with mild hyperhomocysteinemia.

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Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Vegetarian

Thiamine, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin inhibit thermal hyperalgesia in an animal model of neuropathic pain.

Study Type : Animal Study
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There is a high (approx 40%) prevalence of B12 deficiency in hypothyroid patients.

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Substances : B-complex
Additional Keywords : diseases that are linked

A deficiency of the methyl donors vitamin b12 and methionine may decrease female fertility.

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Substances : Methionine

Vitamin B12 deficiency may be associacted with recurrent pregnany loss.

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Deficiency of dietary sources of methyl groups (e.g. methionine, choline, b12, folate, sam-e) reduce DNA methylation in the liver which leads to liver cancer.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Diseases : Liver Cancer

High-dose Vitamin B12 has antimalarial properties.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Diseases : Malaria
Pharmacological Actions : Antimalarials

Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with various reversible forms of cognitive impairment and neurological syndromes.

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Vitamin B12 and B1 deficiency may be associated with neurological symptoms such as Wernicke's encephalopathy and degeneration of the spinal cord.

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Higher consumption of folate may contribute to the prevention of peripheral arterial disease.

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Additional Keywords : risk reduction

Vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 supplementation is needed among adults with phenylketonuria.

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Substances : Vitamin B-6
Diseases : Phenylketonurias

Moderate consumption of riboflavin may be protective against postpartum depression.

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A B12 cream containing avocado oil has potential for the treatment of psoriasis,

Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Avocado
Diseases : Psoriasis

Vitamin B12 deficiency may aggravate spinal cord injuries.

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Additional Keywords : diseases that are linked

Vitamin B12 deficiency and its repletion may be useful in diagnosing and treating tinnitus.

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Diseases : Tinnitus

Acupoint injection of Vit B12 has a superior therapeutic effect than the drug Carbamazepine in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.

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Therapeutic Actions : Acupoint Injection

Vitamin B12 deficiency associated with a vegetarian diet may increase the risk of tuberculosis.

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Diseases : Tuberculosis

Vitamin B12 deficiency may occur in infants breastfed by Vegan and Vegetarian women.

Study Type : Commentary
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The cyanocobalamin required to correct mild vitamin B12 deficiency in the elderly is 200 times greater than the recommended dietary allowance.

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Lactobacillus reuteri produces cobalamin.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Oral vitamin B12 can provide an effective alternative to intramuscular injections.

Study Type : Commentary
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Oral vitamin B12 can provide an effective alternative to intramuscular injections - Article 2.

Study Type : Review
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Oral vitamin B12 is as effective intramuscular injection for the treatment of megaloblastic anemia.

Study Type : Human Study
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Vitamin B12, folic acid and sunlight appear an effective therapy in Vitiligo.

Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Folic Acid (Folate)
Diseases : Vitiligo
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Other Relevant Articles

A B12 cream containing avocado oil has potential for the treatment of psoriasis,

Cyanide-containing B12 (Cyanocobalamin) inhibits natural vitamin B12 and causes cytotoxicity.

Methylcobalamin inhibits the proliferation of malignant cells. - Article 1

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