Posted by jrbecker on October 1, 2003, at 23:23:28
In reply to Folic acid and other ramblings » nmk, posted by BarbaraCat on September 26, 2003, at 23:18:32
I also take folate and b12 in combo. the best version of b12 I've found is by far the methylcobalamin form -- also known as brain b12. it has a much higher blood-brain barrier permeability than regular b12 (cyanocobalamin). the methylcobalamin form is harder to find, but it's usually available in most specialty health food stores.
http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/.fulltext/3/6/461.html
b12 is probably the best supplement I've found in addition to meds. It improves mood, sleep, energy, and focus, with no side effects. the folate works in similar ways I'm sure and the research currently points the finger more at folate deficiency than b12, but I feel like I'm getting more of a boost from the b12. they work great in combo, since they both effect the methylation process, believed to be important in mood/immune support/metobolism.
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