B12 and Homocysteine

[vgnwtch]

For those who believe that B12 is not an issue, and is simple scaremongering, move along!  Nothin' to see here :)

For those who believe it's worth checking up on the information, here's Stephen Walsh's explanation of the link between B12 levels, homocysteine, and health.

For those wondering about Walsh's background, he was the International

Comments

Cyanacobalamin

[ajkochanowicz]

When I am confronted by the fact that (technically) B12 cannot be [directly] conceived from non-animal sources, I remind them of "cyanacobalamin", a fortifier used in almost all silk products and many products, vegan or otherwise, that are "B12 fortified" While cyanacobalamin is not B12, it can be converted to such.

On another note, excesses in vitamin C will convert B12 into an inactive form.

Re: Cyanacobalamin

[vgnwtch]

The point about cyanacobalamin was made by Walsh in the talk I attended. He was very careful to point it out to people, especially those concerned about the issue of paying for supplementation. Thanks :)