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Today we’re continuing with our theme of micronutrients and their impact on endo pain and period pain. Today, we’re talking about B12.Research on the use of B12 for pain suggests that B12 can reduce chronic pain (and menstrual pain) through various methods.Firstly, B12 can inhibit the production of the inflammatory prostaglandins which are responsible for pain and inflammation, and are found to be especially high in people with endometriosis and dysmenorrhea (which is the medical term for period pain). Additionally, B12 plays a role in supporting nerve health and pain signally pathways, which can influence pain perception. If nerves or pain signalling pathways are comprised, this could increase pain levels. This is particularly relevant to those of us with endo who are suffering with nerve related pain due to endo on the nerves, nerve damage from surgery, leg pain, etc.Read more.Show notesB12 pain benefits and endo/prostaglandin linkhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7468922https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g