156 – Methylcobalamin vs Cyanocobalamin: Which Vitamin B12 is Best?

In This Episode:

Dr. K addresses a common question: which type of Vitamin B12 supplement to take? She takes a closer look at the two most common forms  — methylcobalamin and cyanocobalamin — to help older adults make an informed choice about which type of Vitamin B12 to take.

She covers:

• Vitamin B12 Deficiency Overview
• The Main Types of Vitamin B12 Supplements
• Features of Cyanocobalamin vs Methylcobalamin
• How Different Types of Vitamin B12 Work in the Body
• Clinical Evidence on Different Types of Vitamin B12
• Dr. Kernisan’s Interpretation of Vitamin B12 Science
• Recommendations on Methylcobalamin vs Cyanocobalamin

Related episode: 155 – Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Aging: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Related Resources:

• • Vitamin B12 in Foods, Food Supplements, and Medicines—A Review of Its Role and Properties with a Focus on Its Stability
  • Comparative Bioavailability and Utilization of Particular Forms of B12 Supplements With Potential to Mitigate B12-related Genetic Polymorphisms
  • Wikipedia: Vitamin B12
  • How to Detect & Treat Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Older Adults