Through their involvement in lipid (fat) metabolism, lipotropics help to maintain a healthy liver
For example, those who follow vegan or vegetarian diets or are over the age of 60 may need supplementation (Pawlak, 2014
They are essential for a healthy pregnancy and for the babys growth and development
doi:10.2174/1874473711003020103 Pittler MH, Verster JC, Ernst E
Cyanocobalamin is the synthetic form of B12 and is more commonly utilized due to its stability and affordability
Due to cereal fortification with folic acid, folate levels are more typically adequate, but B12 levels are often inadequate due to a lack of sensitivity in testing ( CMAJ 2005;172:1569-1573) as well as reduced B12 absorption through aging ( CMAJ 2004;171:251-259)