Acute pancreatitis, an inflammatory disease which affects people of all ages, is a major cause of hospital admissions for gastrointestinal problems. Around 20 percent of cases lead to moderate or severe complications, including death. Effective pharmacological treatments for preventing early organ damage in the pancreas remain limited, prompting the search for novel therapeutic approaches.
This latest research combined human genetic epidemiology with animal models to explore the protective effects of vitamin B12. The findings reveal a strong correlation between higher serum levels of this micronutrient and a reduced risk of various forms of pancreatitis. Vitamin B12 was shown to protect pancreatic cells from necrosis and reduce inflammation, significantly lowering the severity of the disease. The study lays the groundwork for clinical applications aimed at reducing complications and promoting recovery in patients.
To read about some of the potential health consequences of vitamin B12 deficiency, see this news story on our website.
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Chinese researchers have combined human genetic epidemiology and animal models to discover and confirm the role of vitamin B12 in the prevention and mitigation of acute pancreatitis.
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Acute pancreatitis, an inflammatory disease which affects people of all ages, is a major cause of hospital admissions for gastrointestinal problems. Around 20 percent of cases lead to moderate or severe complications, including death. Effective pharmacological treatments for preventing early organ damage in the pancreas remain limited, prompting the search for novel therapeutic approaches.
This latest research combined human genetic epidemiology with animal models to explore the protective effects of vitamin B12. The findings reveal a strong correlation between higher serum levels of this micronutrient and a reduced risk of various forms of pancreatitis. Vitamin B12 was shown to protect pancreatic cells from necrosis and reduce inflammation, significantly lowering the severity of the disease. The study lays the groundwork for clinical applications aimed at reducing complications and promoting recovery in patients.
To read about some of the potential health consequences of vitamin B12 deficiency, see this news story on our website.
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