Vitamin B Supplements

Deficiencies in vitamin B12 and folate (vitamin B9) is linked with higher homocysteine levels in blood, which could be associated with a greater physical fatigue in men and decreased motivation in women, according to a study. "This suggested relationship between vitamin B12, folate, and fatigue in healthy individuals may represent the first report of its kind. Blood homocysteine levels have traditionally raised concerns in relation to cardiovascular disease, dementia, and fractures," lead researcher Hiroaki Kanouchi, from Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan, said. "However, our findings suggest that attention should also be paid to fatigue and motivation in the future," Kanouchi said. Fatigue that does not resolve with rest, and reduced motivation can impair one's daily functioning and quality of life. Chronic fatigue, in which exhaustion is severe and unexplained and can last for months, is linked to a reduced productivity at work and an elevated utilisation of healthcare. The

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Specifically, vitamin B6, B9 (Folic acid), and B12 are known to help with pregnancy symptoms and reduce the risk of birth defects.

Researchers asked over 77,000 people how often they took these B vitamins, the dosage