Cobalamin. Essential for methylation, nerve function, and red blood cell formation. Works with folate in methylation cycle.
Key Information
- Forms
- Methylcobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, Adenosylcobalamin
- Absorption Requires
- Intrinsic Factor, Stomach acid
- Storage
- Liver (3-5 year supply)
Connected Pathways
Stomach Acid (HCl)
Digestive FactorsCritical for protein breakdown, B12 absorption, mineral ionization, and pathogen destruction. Low stomach acid is…
Glutathione
DetoxificationMaster antioxidant. Tripeptide of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. Critical for detoxification and redox balance.
Sibo
Digestive FactorsSmall intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Often caused by low stomach acid and poor motility.
Lithium
MineralsEssential trace mineral for mood regulation and neuroprotection. Enhances GABA, reduces glutamate excitotoxicity.
