How B Vitamins Could Help Slow Glaucoma Progression — And How Nutramin Makes Daily Support Easy

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, affecting millions of people and often progressing silently until vision loss becomes significant. While treatments like eye drops, laser therapy, or surgery aim to reduce pressure inside the eye, their effectiveness can vary—and they don’t work for everyone. But a new wave of research is pointing to an exciting and natural way to help protect your vision: B vitamins.

Recent findings from researchers at the prestigious Karolinska Institute in Sweden are shedding light on how vitamins B6, B9 (folate), B12, and choline could play a major role in slowing the progression of glaucoma. Even more promising? These benefits occurred without reducing eye pressure, which means this discovery could pave the way for a completely new kind of support for eye health.

In this article, we’ll break down what the research says in easy-to-understand terms and explain how Nutramin’s delicious, vegan-friendly gummies can help you get these essential nutrients every day.

Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerve—the vital cable connecting your eye to your brain. It usually happens when pressure builds up inside your eye, but the truth is, even people with "normal" eye pressure can develop glaucoma. That’s what makes it so tricky to treat. Until now, most treatments have focused solely on lowering eye pressure to reduce damage, but they don’t always stop the disease from progressing.

That’s where B vitamins come in.

Scientists have long suspected that a compound called homocysteine might play a role in glaucoma. Homocysteine is a byproduct of your body’s metabolism and is often linked with heart disease and inflammation. But in this study, researchers discovered something surprising: high levels of homocysteine weren’t causing glaucoma—they were simply a side effect of something deeper happening in the retina.

The real issue? A metabolic imbalance in the retina that made it harder for the eye to use certain B vitamins. Without these vitamins, the retina’s ability to function properly was compromised, leading to nerve damage and vision loss.

To test this theory, scientists gave a group of rats and mice with glaucoma a supplement mix containing vitamins B6, B9, B12, and choline. The results were stunning:

• In mice with a slower form of glaucoma, optic nerve damage stopped completely.

• In rats with a faster-progressing version, the damage slowed significantly.

• And here’s the kicker: this improvement happened without lowering eye pressure at all.

This suggests that these nutrients work through a different pathway, helping the eye stay healthier and more resilient—even when pressure remains high.

Let’s take a quick look at what each of these nutrients does:

• Vitamin B6 helps your body use and store energy from protein and carbohydrates. It’s also important for brain development and immune function. Click here to read our blog about Vitamin B6.

• Vitamin B9 (folate) is key for cell growth and repair. It also helps lower homocysteine levels. Click here to check out our blog about B9.

• Vitamin B12 supports the nervous system and is crucial for the formation of red blood cells. Read our blog about Vitamin B12 here.

• Choline is a nutrient often grouped with B vitamins. It supports brain function and helps maintain the structure of cell membranes.

All four work together in a process called one-carbon metabolism, which plays a huge role in nerve health, DNA repair, and overall cellular function. When this system is off-balance—like it often is in people with glaucoma—the nerves in the eye can become more vulnerable to damage.

With such promising research behind these nutrients, the next logical question is: how do you get them into your daily routine? That’s where Nutramin Multivitamin Gummies come in.

Nutramin was created with the goal of making health easy, delicious, and accessible. Nutramin's multivitamin gummies are packed with essential B vitamins—including B6, B9, and B12—plus other vital nutrients like choline, vitamin D, and more. 

Better yet, Nutramin gummies are:

• Vegan and plant-based

• Sugar-free 

• Free from allergens like dairy, gluten, nuts, and soy

That means you can support your wellness and eye health with confidence, knowing you’re not putting anything artificial or harmful into your body.

For anyone looking to support their vision as they age—or simply want to maintain healthy nerves and metabolism—Nutramin offers a simple, enjoyable way to get the nutrients your body craves.

The results in animals were so promising that the researchers at Karolinska Institute have already launched a clinical trial in humans. Patients with both slow-progressing (primary open-angle) and fast-progressing (pseudoexfoliation) glaucoma are now being recruited to see if these vitamin supplements can offer the same protective effects.

While we wait for the results, one thing is clear: getting enough of these nutrients is crucial—not just for people with glaucoma, but for anyone who wants to support their vision and nervous system.

B vitamins may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of eye health, but this research could change that. With their role in protecting nerve cells, supporting metabolism, and helping the body stay resilient, B vitamins (along with choline) are emerging as powerful allies in the fight against glaucoma.

Whether you’re concerned about your eye health, managing an existing condition, or simply looking to support your overall well-being, getting these nutrients consistently is key.

And thanks to Nutramin, doing so has never been easier—or tastier. With a gummy a day, you're not just supporting your body—you’re giving your eyes the nutritional love they deserve.