Vitamin D has long been considered the “go to” vitamin for fighting depression. However, a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that for every 10 mg increase in B6 and every 10 mcg increase in B12 decreases the risk of developing symptoms of depression by 2 percent a year. While this number sounds small, over time they can add up quite quickly.
Researchers obtained dietary and vitamin intake information from 3,500 men and women, all 65 years of age or older. They used a clinical depression questionnaire to obtain data on the participants’ state of mind, including depression symptoms. The participants were followed for over 7 years to see how their dietary and supplement habits affected their mental behavior.
The participants who had increase intakes of vitamins B6 and B12 were much less likely to experience depression. “Our results support the hypotheses that high total intakes of vitamins B6 and B12 are protective of depressive symptoms over time in community-residing older adults,” the researchers said.
Vitamin B12 is believed to prevent the buildup of homocysteine, an amino acid associated with depression. Increased levels of homocysteine have also been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Inositol, a member of the vitamin B family, and present in BAZI, has been found effective against both depression and panic attacks. Inositol is also believed to work by increasing brain cell communication and enhancing neurotransmitter activity.
It is important to make sure that you take safe levels of vitamin B. Each serving of BAZI contains 25% of the recommended daily allowance of B12 40% of the RDA of B6. This is in stark contrast to 5 Hour Energy Drinks that has 8333% of the RDA of B12 and 2000% of the RDA of B6. 5 Hour Energy’s website even has a disclaimer clarifying that their consumers might experience niacin flushes due to too much vitamin B3. BAZI contains only 30% of the RDA of vitamin B3. Sometimes less is better.
Vitamin B research shows promise for a healthier alternative to combating depression other than anti-depressants. Some side effects of anti-depressants are depression and suicidal thoughts. Some side effects of vitamin B are healthy hearts and healthy skin. As we age, our digestive tract is less efficient in absorbing B12 from the food we eat. That fact is another reason why it is important to supplement the vitamin.
The sooner you start supplementing your B vitamins, the sooner you will start decreasing your odds against depression in your later years! Be proactive and drink BAZI for your health!