[4] [6] As an antioxidant, ascorbic acid donates electrons to neutralize reactive oxygen species and free radicals, thereby protecting cellular components from oxidative damage
Vitamin B12 Medicine Interactions Chloramphenicol: bacteriostatic antibiotic can interfere with red blood cell response to supplemental Vit B12 Proton pump inhibitors: omeprazole and lansoprazole, etc., slow gastric acid release and may interfere with VIt B12 absorption from food H2-receptor antagonists: cimetidine, famotidine and ranitidine slow the release of hydrochloric acid into the stomach and interfere with Vitamin B12 absorption from food Metformin: might reduce absorption of Vitamin B12 due to altered intestinal motility, increased bacterial overgrowth, etc
Many people try to solve their B12 problem by picking up a bottle of B12 pills at the pharmacy
Helps with mental clarity and focus
When B12 levels are low, restoring them through diet and supplementation can improve energy, but it usually takes consistent intake over several weeks
