🧠 Fermented Foods, B Vitamins & Brain Power: The Tibico Connection
- William Shotton
- Oct 26
- 3 min read
Things at Tibico haven't changed in terms of our strategy and principles. However what is changing is the emphasis we place on 'all natural' and the benefits that our lacto fermented fruit, spices and vegetables bring to your body.
Its not all about the probiotics but the amazing biochemicals they produce.
The phrase bio-availability is critical in understanding just how Tibico differs from everything out there in the supplement industry and the myriad of drinks that claim all sorts, but are manufactured from simple sugar ferments, added flavourings and sweeteners. They all promote benefits from the laboratory bench, but in actual fact their bio-availability may be as little as 5%.
What a waste of money!
At Tibico, we’ve always believed fermentation is more than preservation - it’s transformation. When microbes get to work, they don’t just make food taste alive - they make it more alive.
And one of their best gifts? B vitamins - tiny, powerful nutrients that help your body methylate, detox, and think clearly.
Firstly, in simple terms; Methylation is like your body’s “on–off switch” for genes. It adds tiny chemical tags called methyl groups to DNA, helping control which genes are active. This process affects energy, mood, detox, and aging. When methylation runs smoothly, your body works well; when it’s off, health problems can arise.
🧫 Fermentation at Tibico: Nature’s All Natural Vitamin Workshop
During lacto-fermentation, friendly bacteria like Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis break down natural sugars in food. In the process, they synthesise and release B vitamins such as:
B1 (Thiamine): helps convert food into energy
B2 (Riboflavin): supports mitochondrial function - your cell’s “power plants”
B3 (Niacin): key for cellular repair and resilience
B5 (Pantothenic acid): helps make hormones that balance stress
B6 (Pyridoxine): builds neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine
B9 (Folate): fuels DNA repair and methylation
B12 (Cobalamin): vital for nerve function and mental clarity
These vitamins don’t just stay trapped in the ferment - they become more bioavailable, easier for your body to absorb than even those from raw foods.
That’s part of the reason Tibico ferments feel different - they’re crafted with living bacterial cultures known to enhance B-vitamin production naturally.
🧬 Methylation: The Brain’s Hidden Power Switch
“Methylation” sounds like lab talk, but it’s simply your body’s way of activating key functions —
- from detoxing and hormone balance to brain chemistry and mood regulation.
It’s like turning millions of tiny switches on and off each day. To do that, your body needs specific nutrients - especially folate (B9), B12, B6, B2, and B3.
When methylation runs smoothly:
Your mood stays stable
Your brain fires clearly
Your energy feels consistent
Your body detoxes efficiently
When it stalls (often due to poor diet or stress), you can feel foggy, anxious, or fatigued. That’s why these B vitamins are so important - and why Tibico can help fill in the gaps naturally.
🧠 B Vitamins + Fermentation = Brain Fuel
Let’s connect the dots: Fermentation makes B vitamins. B vitamins power methylation. Methylation shapes how your brain works.
Together, that means Tibico can genuinely support brain and mood health.
Several studies have found that low levels of folate and B12 are linked to mood disorders and cognitive decline, while restoring them through diet improves focus and energy.
🧩 The Tibico Takeaway
At Tibico Fermentary, we don’t just ferment for flavour - we ferment for function. Our small-batch, probiotic-rich foods are crafted to bring living nutrition back to the table - supporting gut health, methylation, and brain function in harmony.
When you enjoy a Tibico lacto-fermented water kefir - you’re feeding more than your gut. You’re fueling your body’s built-in chemistry for clarity, calm, and vitality.
CRAFTED WITH KINDNESS, FERMENTED BY NATURE.
Billions of reasons your body will thank you.
🧾 Science Corner
LeBlanc JG et al. J. Appl. Microbiol., 2011 – Lactic acid bacteria produce B-group vitamins
Pentieva K et al. Proc. Nutr. Soc., 2014 – Folate and B-vitamins vital for brain methylation
An Y et al. Clin Epigenetics, 2019 – B6, B9, B12 linked to cognitive health via DNA methylation
The Lancet Neurology, 2006 – B12 and folate crucial for nervous system function
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