The Claim

In adults with ulcerative colitis in remission, daily supplementation with 100 mg vitamin B1, 100 mg vitamin B6, 200 µg vitamin B12, and 250 mg magnesium for four weeks is associated with a statistically significant reduction in fatigue, as measured by the IBD-F Section 1 (mean reduction of 1.98 points, p<0.001) and Section 2 (mean reduction of 5.19 points, p<0.001).

Source: Effects of B vitamins and magnesium on fatigue, disease activity and quality of life in inflammatory bowel disease

What the research says

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Supports
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Correlation
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In plain English

Adults with ulcerative colitis in remission who took 100 mg vitamin B1, 100 mg vitamin B6, 200 µg vitamin B12, and 250 mg magnesium daily for four weeks showed a statistically significant decrease in fatigue scores on the IBD-F questionnaire.

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In adults with ulcerative colitis in remission, daily supplementation with 100 mg vitamin B1, 100 mg vitamin B6, 200 µg vitamin B12, and 250 mg magnesium for four weeks is associated with a statistically significant reduction in fatigue, as measured by the IBD-F Section 1 (mean reduction of 1.98 points, p<0.001) and Section 2 (mean reduction of 5.19 points, p<0.001), suggesting this combination may improve physical and mental dimensions of fatigue.

Why this might work

Vitamins B1, B6, and B12, along with magnesium, work together to help cells make more energy, while magnesium also calms down low-level inflammation. More energy means muscles and nerves function better, and less inflammation means less stress on the body, so fatigue goes down.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Effects of B vitamins and magnesium on fatigue, disease activity and quality of life in inflammatory bowel disease

    This study gave people with a quiet form of ulcerative colitis a daily pill containing B vitamins and magnesium for four weeks, and they reported feeling less tired. The results show a clear drop in fatigue, just like the claim says.

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