Rhonda Patrick on Vitamin B12
2 episodes · 2 references · 2015
- Patrick recommends sublingual vitamin B12 specifically for individuals with a gene polymorphism that impairs B12 absorption. - No specific dosage, brand, or frequency is mentioned in the available references. - Absent: no discussion of B12 forms (methylcobalamin vs cyanocobalamin), deficiency symptoms, or general population recommendations.
View full Vitamin B12 page with research, safety, and pricing →“Researchers fed mice a diet high in B vitamins, folic acid, and B12, which silenced the Agouti gene through epigenetic marks, preventing obesity and cancer.”
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“People with this specific gene polymorphism need to take a sublingual vitamin B12 to ensure that they're getting enough vitamin B12.”
How to Personalize Your Nutrition Based On Genetics (Revised 3/19/15)
