B Vitamins and Migraines

B Vitamins May Offer Migraine Relief

According to new research published in Pharmacogenetics and Genomics, supplementing Vitamins B6, B12 and Folic acid, may aid in the reduction of the severity, frequency and disability associated with migraine headaches. Over 50 individuals experiencing with migraine with aura were recruited to participate in this study.  Participants were randomly assigned to receive either supplements containing…

B Vitamins and Cognition

B Vitamins Have “Significantly Favorable Effects” on Cognitive Scores in Older People

According to a pooled analysis of two randomized placebo controlled studies, older people with mild Cognitive Impairment saw significant cognitive benefits when supplementing with B Vitamins. Data from over 500 people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) from 2 separate studies was analyzed.  The study results showed that B Vitamins significantly reduced brain atrophy.  Additionally the…

B Vitamins-Omega-3 and Cognitive Impairment

Cognition and Ageing: B Vitamins, Omega-3 Intake Reduces Decline in East Asian Elderly

A new meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT’s) found supplementing with Omega-3, EPA and DHA, could reduce Cognitive Decline in the elderly even more so for individuals already suffering from mild Cognitive Impairment. The meta-analysis included 18 RCT’s.  5 types of intervention were assessed: Micronutrient Supplementation Essential Fatty Acids Supplementation Chicken Essence Supplementation Nutraceuticals Nutritional…

B Vitamins and COVID-19

Vitamin B Could Help Prevent The “Worst Outcomes” in COVID-19 Cases

With the severity of the COVID-19 immune system overreaction, known as a “cytokine storm”, in some COVID-19 patients, doctors remain focused on finding treatments to slow or stop this deadly storm.  Experts in the nutrition world are also looking to find ways to stop it before it even begins.  Early into the pandemic health experts…

Review Explores Mounting Science Linking B Vitamins and Depression

According to research from Australia, B-Vitamin supplementation may improve symptoms of depression. Researchers reviewed a pool of studies showing a link between B Complex and depression.  They then broke those studies down to the 8 Vitamin B types.  They also reviewed the link between Immune System and Depression; the link between Inflammation and Depression and…