Benefits of Liquid Vitamin B12 for Healthy Skin, Hair, and Nails
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) gets a lot of attention for its role in energy levels and red blood cells, but it’s also an essential nutrient for healthy hair, skin, and nails. Vitamin B12 is also a nutrient that may be lacking in the diet (predominantly plant-based diets) or is challenging for the digestive tract to absorb (especially as you get older).
A liquid vitamin B12 supplement may help support hair, skin, nails, and overall wellness. Keep reading to learn more about this essential nutrient and how Core Med Science Liposomal B12 Folate TMG Liquid Spray differs from your typical B12 supplement.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin naturally occurring in animal foods. It’s also added to foods through fortification and is available in supplemental form. It’s essential for the methylation cycle and turning macronutrients into energy. It works in synergy with other B vitamins, like folate, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B6. (Source 1)
Because of these foundational metabolic functions, every cell in the body needs vitamin B12. It’s essential for:
- Nervous system function
- Immune system function
- Cardiovascular health
- Cognitive function
- And so much more
Hair, Skin, and Nails
Deficiencies in micronutrients lead to changes such as thinning hair, premature graying of hair, skin rashes, and poor nail health. Biotin is a B vitamin in many supplements targeted toward hair, skin, and nails, but it will only be supportive if a biotin deficiency is the cause of symptoms. Vitamin B12 is often overlooked with hair, skin, and nail complaints. (Source 2, 3)
“Deficiencies in micronutrients lead to changes such as thinning hair, premature graying of hair, skin rashes, and poor nail health.”
Vitamin B Complex and Dietary Supplements
Vitamin B12 is a common supplement. You’ll find it as part of a B complex, in multivitamins, and on its own. Cyanocobalamin is the synthetic form of vitamin B12 found in many supplements because it’s inexpensive. It’s the least bioavailable form. Methylcobalamin is the active form of vitamin B12 that your cells can immediately utilize.
Read more about the different forms of vitamin B12 here.
Vitamin B12 and folate work together in the methylation cycle, so taking them together in supplemental form makes sense. Folic acid is the cheaper synthetic option; look for methylfolate in the active form.
A small percentage of people may not tolerate the methylated forms of folate and vitamin B12. Always work with your healthcare professional for medical advice and supplement guidance.
Liposomal Liquid Vitamin B12
Absorption of vitamin B12 (from food and supplements) requires a lot of steps, and a common reason for deficiency is poor absorption in the digestive tract. Liquid drops or sublingual supplements are absorbed via the mouth, bypassing the digestive system.
Core Med Science Liposomal B12 Folate TMG Liquid Spray goes a step further, offering a liposomal delivery system mimicking the body’s cell membranes. Liposomes allow for better absorption, transport, and bioavailability of vitamin B12 to cells.
“Liposomes allow for better absorption, transport, and bioavailability of vitamin B12 to cells.”
This physician-designed vitamin B12 liquid formula contains:
- 3000 mcg of vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin (the optimal, active form)
- 1300 mcg DFE (dietary folate equivalents of folate l-mthyltetrahydrofolate (the optimal, active form)
- 50mg Betaine (trimethylglycine) for methylation and methyl donor support
- Further, Core Med Science Liposomal B12 Folate TMG Liquid Spray is gluten-free and non-GMO. It’s made in an FDA-compliant facility. Try it for your hair, skin, nails, and overall well-being.
References:
1. Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center. Vitamin B12. Accessed 1/18/24 at https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/vitamin-B12
2. DiBaise, M., & Tarleton, S. M. (2019). Hair, Nails, and Skin: Differentiating Cutaneous Manifestations of Micronutrient Deficiency. Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 34(4), 490–503. Abstract: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31144371/
3. Mahendiratta, S., Sarma, P., Kaur, H., Kaur, S., Kaur, H., Bansal, S., Prasad, D., Prajapat, M., Upadhay, S., Kumar, S., Kumar, H., Singh, R., Singh, A., Mishra, A., Prakash, A., & Medhi, B. (2020). Premature graying of hair: Risk factors, co-morbid conditions, pharmacotherapy and reversal-A systematic review and meta-analysis. Dermatologic therapy, 33(6), e13990. Abstract: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32654282/