Scientists Cultivate Sustainable Spirulina Producing Active Vitamin B12

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Published: 2026-08-30
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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Researchers have successfully cultivated a new form of Spirulina capable of producing biologically active vitamin B12 at levels similar to beef. This innovation addresses a key nutritional limitation of conventional Spirulina, which typically contains an unusable form of the vitamin. The carbon-neutral cultivation system offers a sustainable, plant-based source for this essential nutrient.

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