Methylcobalamin 5 mg 60 lozenges

Methylcobalamin 5 mg, 60 lozenges

Vitamin B12 is provided in foods of animal origin, including dairy products and eggs thus, making vegetarians more susceptible to a dietary deficiency. Likewise, vitamin B12 serum concentrations are reported to be significantly lower in elderly population groups compared to younger groups. It is estimated that 10% to 30% of individuals over the age of 50 have low stomach acid secretion. Therefore they have decreased bioavailability of vitamin B12 from food. To overcome food-bound vitamin B12 malabsorption problems, the Institute of Medicine recommends that vitamin B12 fortified foods (such as fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereals) or supplements containing vitamin B12 be used to meet much of the requirement. Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, works synergistically with the B vitamin folate to regenerate (methylate) the amino acid methionine, which helps to maintain already healthy homocysteine levels within normal range, which is important for heart health.

Methylcobalamin is the form of vitamin B12 active in the central nervous system. It is an active coenzyme of the vitamin B12 analogs, that are essential for cell growth and replication. The liver may not convert cyanocobalamin, the common supplemental form of vitamin B12, into adequate amounts of methyl-cobalamin the body may need for proper neuronal functioning. Methylcobalamin may exert its neuroprotective effects through enhanced methylation, acceleration of nerve cell growth, or its ability to promote already healthy homocysteine levels within normal range.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 lozenge

Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 5 mg

Other ingredients: sucrose, sorbitol, natural and artificial vanilla and caramel flavors, mannitol, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, magnesium stearate.

Contains corn. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, or rice. Contains NO artificial sweeteners.

Dosage and Use

Take one (1) lozenge, one to eight times daily. Allow to dissolve in the mouth before swallowing.

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