An Exploratory Investigation of a B12 Vitamin to Increase Energy and Focus

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Overview

This study aims to examine the effects of Sourse's Hype Bites at being able to increase vitamin B12 levels to promote positive health outcomes. Participants will consume Hype Bites daily. Participants will also take surveys and blood samples to examine both the subjective experience of taking Hype Bites as well as changes in biomarkers across the trial.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

B12 Deficiency Vitamin Energy Supply; Deficiency Mood

Interventions

Hype Bites SupplementDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

The ingredients of the vitamin supplement are: Chocolate liquor Sugar Cocoa butter Vanilla extract Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) Tapioca Gum arabic Coloring (radish, apple, black currant) Carnauba Wax

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 24 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI \< 40 On a stable, consistent dietary regimen Must be on a vegan or vegetarian diet May experience the feeling of being tired often/several times a week. May experience brain fog May experience negative mood states Exclusion Criteria: * Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding Currently take vitamin B12 during the past four weeks Chronic conditions such has oncological of psychiatric disorders Anyone with IBS or IBD Anyone with a previous severe allergic reaction Anyone unwilling to follow the study protocol

Locations (1)

Citruslabs

Santa Monica, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Examine if Hype Bites increase vitamin B12 in the blood

In order to examine the changes in B12, a blood sample will be used.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

examine the subjective improvements noticed by the study participants when supplementing with vitamin B12.

Questionnaires will be given to participants throughout the trial. These questionnaires will ask about changes in their ability to focus, concentrate, their energy levels, and their mood

Time frame: 8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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