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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 With Bioactive Methylcobalamin for Brain & Nerve Support
Supplement Facts
Vitamin B12, EU
For you, if you want to maintain healthy and optimal levels of B12
Vitamin B12 can:
Support healthy homocysteine levels (a marker of cardiovascular, neurological & general health)
Promote brain health & cognition
Enocurage red blood cell production
Provide the bioactive B12 form, methylcobalamin
Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin. It's an essential nutrient that can promote heart health (by contributing to normal homocysteine levels), brain function, and cognition. This formula provides 500 mg of methylcobalamin per lozenge. Methylcobalamin is the bioactive form of vitamin B12.
Health benefits at a glance:
Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that supports nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis.
There are eight B vitamins, each with its own set of important roles in maintaining health throughout the body. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that is active in the central nervous system. It is essential to the growth and replication of cells. This formula supplies 500 mcg of methylcobalamin per lozenge.
Why it works:
Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal-based foods, including dairy products and eggs. However, vegetarians and older adults are especially at risk for B12 deficiency, often due to:
Low dietary intake, poor absorption of B12 (digestive challenges), or inadequate bioavailability. (1,2)
With age, the body produces less hydrochloric acid, which can also affect B12 absorption. (3,4)
Life Extension's Vitamin B12 lozenges can be quickly dissolved in your mouth or chewed as a convenient way to ensure optimal B12 levels.
The science behind the product:
To overcome obstacles to vitamin B12 absorption, the Institute of Medicine recommended in 1998 that older adults meet their B12 needs through fortified foods or dietary supplements. (5)
More recent studies confirm that even moderate B12 supplementation can enhance both B12 and folate status in aging individuals. (6)
Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, works together with vitamin B6 and folate to convert homocysteine into the amino acid methionine. (7) This helps to maintain healthy levels of homocysteine, which is a recognized marker of cardiovascular, neurological, and general health. (8)
How to use:
Please take according to the dosage and use guidelines under supplement facts, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Serving Size 1 Lozenge
Amount per Serving:
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 500 mcg |
Other ingredients:
Mannitol, sorbitol, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate, croscarmellose sodium, natural strawberry flavor.
Dosage and use:
- Take one (1) lozenge daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
- Place lozenge in mouth and allow to dissolve, then swallow.
Warnings:
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not exceed recommended dose.
- Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
- When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
- A food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
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