Researchers Unveil Groundbreaking Sustainable Solution to Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Researchers report that Spirulina grown under controlled light conditions produced biologically active vitamin B12 for the first time.

The B12 levels were comparable to beef, while the biomass output was described as carbon-neutral.

If validated, the finding could offer a scalable plant-based B12 source for people avoiding animal foods or at risk of deficiency.

The work, involving Reichman University, VAXA Technologies, and Discover Food, points to a lower-impact way to meet micronutrient needs.