Life Extension Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin Description
- Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin supports energy production, brain health and nerve health. It contains 5 mg of vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, an active form of B12 that’s active in the central nervous system. Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin contains 60 gluten-free, vegetarian lozenges, enough for a 60-day supply. This formula is made with 100% non-GMO ingredients.
Vitamin B12 is present in foods of animal origin, including dairy products and eggs. Vegetarians and the elderly are especially susceptible to deficiency of this important nutrient, which may be caused by low dietary intake, inadequate bioavailability or poor absorption of B12. The age-related decrease in hydrochloric acid production can also affect B12 bioavailability.
B12 Supplementation
To overcome obstacles to vitamin B12 absorption, the Institute of Medicine recommended in 1998 that vitamin B12-fortified foods (such as fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereals) and supplements containing vitamin B12 be used by older adults to help meet their B12 requirement.
More recent research shows that supplementing with B12, even at moderate doses, can improve both B12 and folate status in older individuals.
Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, works synergistically with vitamin B6 and folate to convert homocysteine into the amino acid methionine.This helps to maintain healthy levels of homocysteine, an emerging marker of cardiovascular, neurological and general health.
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Brain Health - Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that is active in the central nervous system. We’ve created convenient B12 lozenges that can be chewed or dissolved in your mouth because getting enough of this essential nutrient isn’t always easy, especially as you get older.
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Heart And Nerve Health - Like other vitamins in the B family, methylcobalamin helps maintain already-healthy homocysteine levels. Homocysteine is a byproduct of metabolism. Inhibiting excess homocysteine levels is a key indicator of both cardiovascular and nerve health.
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Red Blood Cells - Methylcobalamin is essential to the growth and replication of our cells especially red blood cells, the ones that carry oxygen from our lungs to the rest of our bodies. On their way back, red blood cells take carbon dioxide to the lungs to be exhaled.
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Ingredients matter – We use only the finest raw ingredients with the purity and potency you deserve. The majority of our products are non-GMO, gluten-free and manufactured in the USA—and a Certificate of Analysis is available for everyone.?
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Live your healthiest life - For over 40 years, we’ve been developing advanced, effective formulas made with the highest standards and based on the latest scientific findings. We believe the answers to a healthier, richer life are within reach, and that rigorous scientific research is the path to get us there. That’s why so many of our nutritional formulas are designed using specific ingredients and amounts based on scientific studies.
Dissolve in mouth or chew one (1) lozenge daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 5 mg | 208,333% |
Do not exceed recommended dose. 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. To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.
