Andy Galpin on Vitamin B12
3 episodes · 7 references · 2024–2025
- Galpin emphasizes B12's critical role in energy production and performance, citing research linking low B12 to low HRV - He strongly cautions that serum B12 tests are unreliable since most B12 is intracellular, not in blood - No evidence of personal consumption or specific dosing guidance discussed
Benefits
- Galpin states B12 "matters a ton for energy production and performance" - Cites a review article finding an association between low B12 and low heart rate variability (HRV) - Highlights B12's widely recognized role in energy production
Cautions
- Warns that serum B12 is "not at all a reflection of your intracellular status" since most B12 resides in cells - Calls blood-based B12 measurement "very, very poorly measured" and "really unreliable" - Cautions against relying on standard blood panels to assess true B12 status
“We know B12 matters a ton for energy production and performance, but we just simply can't pull it out of your blood and know your status.”
How to Use & Interpret Blood Tests for High Performance | Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
“A review article on human studies found an association between low B12 and low HRV.”
Enhance Your Physical & Mental Resilience (HRV, Respiratory Rate, RHR)
“A lot of folks realize and know that [vitamin B12] plays an important role in energy production.”
The Pros and Cons of Blood Testing | Dr. Andy Galpin
“We know B12 matters a ton for energy production and performance, but we just simply can't pull it out of your blood and know your status.”
The Pros and Cons of Blood Testing | Dr. Andy Galpin
