The Learning Collective: Active B Vitamins

The focus of this Learning Collective is the ‘active’ forms of B vitamins—forms that are in a state that the human body can utilise immediately. B vitamins are a group of vital nutrients in our bodies. They are essential for various physiological functions, including energy production, DNA synthesis, and maintaining healthy nervous and immune systems. However, not all B vitamins are created equal. 

In this Learning Collective session, Dr Coetzee explores the science behind active B vitamins, their benefits, and their sources. He will present how they differ from their inactive counterparts and why this distinction is critical in clinical practice. The webinar delves into the latest research and clinical studies, providing you with up-to-date knowledge to apply in your practice.

Exploring Active B Vitamins:

• Understanding Active B Vitamins: The benefits and uses of the active B vitamins, including B2, B3, B6, Folate, and MethylB12.
• The Role of Choline: The benefits of choline and its importance in overall health.
• Introduction to Quatrefolic™: Understand the science behind the 4th generation folate, Quatrefolic™.
• Biotin and Methylation: An in-depth look at the Role of Biotin in Methylation.
• Active B Vitamins and Mood Disorders: Learn how activated B vitamins can benefit mood and neurocognitive disorders.
• B Vitamins and Energy Production: Understand the importance of B vitamins in energy production, including their role in glycolysis and the Krebs cycle.

Clinical Considerations of Active B Vitamins:

• Safety and Use of 5MTHF and Activated B’s: We will review the safety and use of activated B vitamins, focusing on 5MTHF as it pertains to MTHFR. Dr Coetzee will address common misconceptions and concerns associated with using active B’s in those patients with methylation SNPs.
• Prescribing Methylated B’s: Learn how to determine when to prescribe methylated B’s and when not to.
• Understanding Under-Methylation and Over-Methylation: Differentiate between under-methylation and over-methylation, including clinical symptoms, pathology results, genetics, OMX, and GI-MAP tests.
• Addressing Practitioner Considerations: Are fully methylated forms best for patients? Plus, the use of Folinic acid and hydroxy forms.

This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of active B vitamins, their benefits, and their safe and effective use in practice.

Learning Collective Webinar Schedule

12:00 pm – 12:45 pm – Intro and presentation from Dr Coetzee
12:45 pm – 12.55 pm – Live Q&A discussion moderated by Jace Harsh

Join in for a lively session with an expert presentation and engaging Q&A
You can ask your questions live or in advance.

Join Regular The Learning Collective Sessions

The Learning Collective is one of our key education initiatives. With an ongoing commitment to our practitioner community, you can engage in the latest research and education with this series of complimentary webinars.

Each Learning Collective webinar focuses on a key ingredient relevant to your clinical practice, highlighting the relevant research and applications. The Learning Collective sessions support you in broadening your understanding and gaining clinical insights to implement in your practice.