A new scientific review weighs natural and synthetic forms of vitamin B12, revealing where methylcobalamin may outperform standard supplements and why deficiency remains a clinical blind spot. Study: ...
This review brings together human and animal studies and reviews that examine the possible role of maternal vitamin B12 (B12) on fetal growth and its programming for susceptibility to chronic disease.
Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Key Takeaways Methylcobalamin is a natural form of vitamin B12 found in foods like meat and eggs.  Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic form of B12 often used in ...