Always check the combined B6 content of multivitamins, B-complex supplements, energy products, and individual vitamin tablets.
4. Folate, or Vitamin B9
Folate supports normal cell function and works closely with vitamin B12.
Low folate levels may accompany poor nutrition or certain medical conditions.
Good dietary sources
include:
- leafy green vegetables
- beans
- lentils
- asparagus
- fortified grains
Folate supplementation should not be used to mask an undiagnosed B12 deficiency because neurological damage from B12 deficiency can continue even if certain blood abnormalities improve.
5. Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that
