Through their involvement in lipid (fat) metabolism, lipotropics help to maintain a healthy liver
B12 deficiency elevates homocysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid that damages arterial endothelium and increases atherosclerosis risk
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Inositol is naturally found in nuts, beans, cantaloupes, oranges and some grains
For example, those who follow vegan or vegetarian diets or are over the age of 60 may need supplementation (Pawlak, 2014