10/29/2025
B vitamins are essential for daily energy, nerve function and brain health, but your body does not store them, making steady intake key.
Folate (B9) is not folic acid, which is the synthetic form in most supplements. Too little folate raises cancer risk while too much folic acid fuels the growth of precancerous cells. Balance is the key and knowing what you're getting. (Tufts University)
Alcohol, overcooking meat & vegetables and processed foods destroy B vitamins. Acid blockers block B12 absorption (you need strong stomach acid).
High dosages of B vitamins can lead to toxicity, but it's rare to get high dosages from real food.
Common sources: meat (grass fed/finished is best), liver, mushrooms, leafy vegetables, asparagus and eggs (pasture raised. Shout out to Kasia!) Bananas & potatoes for B6. Reduce alcohol to below "moderate" levels.
People often ask me why they "go out". Diet can be a culprit.