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Scientists warn that current vitamin B12 guidelines may be putting your brain at risk

Low Severity Europe Luxembourg
Date Occurred May 22, 2026 12:33 UTC
Event Type Health News
Source ScienceDaily Health
Recorded May 22, 2026
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Getting enough vitamin B12 to meet current health guidelines may not actually be enough to protect the aging brain. Researchers at UC San Francisco found that older adults with “normal” but lower levels of active B12 showed signs of slower thinking, delayed visual processing, and more damage to the brain’s white matter — the communication highways that help different brain regions work together.

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  • ID #3075
  • Type Health News
  • Region Europe
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed May 22, 2026