Page 2 of 4 Continued from Page 1 Protect your nerves Methylcobalamin is terrific for protecting neurons. It saves the brain from the damaging effects of glutamate, nitric oxide, low blood sugar and low oxygen.
Low oxygen occurs during stroke or heart attack.
Low blood sugar is a chronic problem in diabetes. Glutamate and nitric oxide toxicity are features of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Taking methylcobalamin everyday may provide immediate protection should a person be suddenly injured or have a stroke. Researchers in Japan demonstrated that chronic application of methylcobalamin to neurons protects them, but in order for the vitamin to work, it has to be ready and available before the injury occurs. The scientific name for B12 is cobalamin.