Conclusion: Current evidence for the use of supplements for correcting nutritional deficiencies in children with ASD and to improve the symptoms is little. More studies are needed.
PubMed 28884333 ↗Methyl B12
People mainly take Methyl B12 for mood, energy, anxiety. Based on 16 first-hand reports and 2 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #122 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 81% are positive.
What Methyl B12 does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: The use of dietary supplements in children with autism seems to be a safe practice with encouraging data about their clinical efficacy. More studies are needed to further investigate this issue.
PubMed 28438367 ↗Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“NAC, Methyl-b12 and Curcumin”
“take methylfolate, methyl-b12 and P5P which are absolute game changers”
“I haven't noticed a positive or negative change when taking them.”
“Anxiety and mental clutter feel toned down, and I feel like I have some control over my mood swings now.”
“Nice methylfolate and methyl b12 fixed my life a bit too.”
Top discussions (5)
- I had bad anxiety, took Nootropics, stopped for over 2 months and my anxiety didn't return. Perhaps permanent effects on brain? ↗
- Everything now is a lie. ↗
- Help figuring out "What I am missing?": 34M. Years of chronic fatigue, brain fog, and stress intolerance despite clean and active living. Only seem to have energy when stress hormones are activated. Labs all are always labeled "normal." I struggle to stay awake when I'm not actively moving ↗
- Dont skip out on the basics. ↗
- Methylfolate & Inositol: This healed my depression. What are your experiences? ↗
Other options for mood
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