When a neuron is damaged due to B12, B1, or B6 vitamin deficiencies, the neuron no longer fires a signal
Under the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, it is illegal to sell or supply a medicinal product in the UK without a valid Marketing Authorisation
Vitamin B12 also plays a key role in reducing levels of an amino acid called homocysteine, high levels of which have been linked to chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimers
B12 deficiency is quite common in both the US and UK, affecting around 6% of people aged under 60, and nearly 20% of those 60 and over
In diabetes research, it is used to investigate the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes and validate potential therapeutic effects