Conclusion: The evidence suggests an association between elevated B12 with a higher risk of cancer, with risk ratios ranging 1,88 to 5,9. There was less consistent evidence linking vitamin B12 and mortality.
Vitamin B12 side effects
Across 630 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 36 times (about 6 per 100 reports). The most common: acne, anxiety, jitteriness. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Vitamin B12 is safe for you.
Reported side effects
acne11
anxiety9
jitteriness6
weakness3
vivid dreams2
stomach issues2
insomnia2
nausea1
What got worse for some people
In their own words
“I tried so many things for depression like saffron rhodiola tyrosine omega 3 methylfolate B12 taurine theanine NAC inositol b complex magnesium nothing helps it.”
“I'm still taking Magnesium, Vitamin D and the B12 regularly, however I do not notice any difference so far.”
“Everytime I go up in dose (and sometimes, down) with methyl B12, I experience a few days where I feel very energetic, and everything is just great.”
“Methyl B12 destroys me. It makes me feel on edge with no ability to tolerate stress.”
Is Vitamin B12 safe? What the research covers
AResearch: Strong376 meta-analyses · 572 randomized trials on PubMed
Cancer Invest · 2024
Elevated Vitamin B12, Risk of Cancer, and Mortality: A Systematic ReviewArch Gynecol Obstet · 2024
A systematic review on the impact of nutrition and possible supplementation on the deficiency of vitamin complexes, iron, omega-3-fatty acids, and lycopene in relation to increased morbidity in women after menopauseConclusion: In conclusion, maintaining optimum serum levels of nutrients and vitamins, either through a balanced and healthy diet consuming fresh fruits, vegetables, and fats or by taking appropriate supplementation, is essential in maintaining optimal health-related quality of life and reducing the risk for women during the menopausal transition and after menopause. Nevertheless, more recent studies need to be assessed to formulate adequate recommendations to achieve positive clinical outcomes.