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How Does Vitamin B Help You?
A small study suggests patients who eat foods rich in vitamin B12 may be protecting themselves from Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that each small increase in vitamin B12 in the body decreased the risk of Alzheimer's by 2 percent. Vitamin B12 is found in eggs, fish, poultry, and other meats. Experts say that getting the vitamin from food, rather than a supplement, is best.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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