Vitamin B12 - also known as cobalamin because it contains a trace element called cobalt - is a protein-bound mineral that we do not found only in animal foods and fortified cereals. The human body does not produce its own vitamin B12 and therefore it is crucial to include enough vitamin B12 foods in your diet for the body to produce DNA, red blood cells and for the regular growth of the body - but These three functions are not the reason for medical treatment. Experts and nutritionists have had their eyes on cobalamin for some time. Modern medical researchers and nutritionists, having realized the value of cobalamin's function, have often wondered for years whether there really is a cure for poor memory and the often experienced problem of "forgetting." moments" hidden in vitamin B12. Is the key to improving memory in vitamin B12? *importance of good memory*Research on this dates back to 1983, when a group of scientists , including JS Goodwin, discovered through an experiment that, people with low levels of vitamin B12 and folate in their system showed memory deficits and scored significantly lower on a test called the Wechsler Memory Scale (a test discovered by Wechsler, designed to measure different memory functions in the brain) than members with normal levels of folate and B12 Researchers believe this is because vitamin B12 plays an important role in. maintaining normal functions of the brain as well as the nervous system, but this vitamin does not work alone B12 and folic acid (B-9) work together to maintain brain function and, what's more, this combination is believed to. increase cognitive function (Adrianne Bendich, 2010), both have been considered a way to reduce symptoms of Alzheimer's... ... middle of paper ......on2008.pdf 03/09/2014Haney , Pink. 2007. What are the health benefits of vitamin B12 drops? SFGate (online). Available: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-vitamin-b12-drops-7663.html. 03/08/2014 Kresser, Chris. May 2011, Vitamin B12 deficiency: a silent epidemic with serious consequences. Chris Kresser (Online). Available: http://chriskresser.com/b12-deficiency-a-silent-epidemic-with-serious-consequences. 03/09/2014Park, Alice. September 2011. Low vitamin B12 linked to smaller brain and cognitive decline. Time Health and Family (online) Available: http://healthland.time.com/2011/09/26/low-vitamin-b12-linked-to-smaller-brains-and-cognitive-decline/ 07/03/ 2014 Tarkan, Laurie. September 2011. Study finds vitamin B12 can prevent memory loss. Fox News (online) Available: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/09/23/study-finds-vitamin-b12-may-prevent-memory-loss/ 08/09/2014