[Effects of Vitamin B12 in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Peripheral Neuropathy]

Brain Nerve. 2015 Sep;67(9):1133-8. doi: 10.11477/mf.1416200272.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Vitamin B(12)(vB(12)) deficient is regarded as iatrogenic in some cases. Although the recommended oral intake of vB(12) has been determined, administration of vB(12) exceeding the recommended dose could have multiple pharmacological effects. "Ultra-high dose" vB(12) therapy has been used for peripheral neuropathy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, suggesting its promising neuroprotective effects.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases / drug therapy
  • Neuroprotective Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vitamin B 12 / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Neuroprotective Agents
  • Vitamin B 12