Vitamin B

Common signs include fatigue, brain fog, low mood, tingling in the hands or feet and poor concentration.

B12 deficiency in particular is common in vegans and older adults. A blood test can confirm your levels.

A B complex is ideal for general energy and nervous system support, as the B vitamins work synergistically.

Individual B vitamins such as B12 or B6 are better suited when a specific deficiency has been identified or a targeted benefit is needed.

Methylfolate is the active, bioavailable form of folate that the body can use directly. Folic acid is a synthetic form that must be converted by the body, a process that some people, particularly those with the MTHFR gene variant, cannot do efficiently.

Methylfolate is especially important during preconception and pregnancy.