Both folate and folic acid relate to vitamin B-9, which plays a key role in preventing birth irregularities and aiding the production of healthy red blood cells. However, there are also key ...

Dear Doctors: I was surprised when a blood test at my annual checkup found I’m low in B vitamins, especially B12. My doctor gave me a shot, and the fatigue that I had been feeling went away. Why is ...

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD The recommended intake of vitamin B12 for people older than 14 is 2.4 micrograms a ...

I take B12 in pill form, but I heard there's a B12 shot my doctor can give. Is that a better option? "It depends on the reason for the deficiency," says Holly Phillips, MD, a primary-care physician in ...

Nutrition experts share the best time to take vitamin B, plus who should be supplementing, how much you need, and what all the different types do for your body.

Your body can't produce vitamin B12 on its own, so getting it from your diet is important. If you're just starting to study it, we'll help you understand it further.

Dear Doctors: I was surprised when a blood test at my annual checkup found I’m low in B vitamins, especially B12. My doctor gave me a shot, and the fatigue that I had been feeling went away. Why is ...