Vitals - Vitamin B12 - 100 Lozenges (2000 mcg)

What is Vitals Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 2000 mcg from Vitals consists of lozenges with the biologically active forms methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin (also called dibencozide). These are the forms that vitamin B12 occurs in the diet and is used by the body. Many other vitamin B12 products use cyanocobalamin, a synthetic form that does not occur in nature. The cobalamin is strongly bound to cyanide, which must first be disconnected. Cyanide has no further function in the body and will therefore have to be excreted.

Benefit of biologically active B12

Research suggests that greater improvement in vitamin B12 status occurs after ingestion of biologically active B12 than after ingestion of cyanocobalamin; more B12 is stored in the liver and less B12 leaves the body in the urine (longer half-life). The bioavailability is therefore greater.

Permitted health claims of Vitals Vitamin B12:

• Plays a role in the cell division process
• Is important for the formation of red blood cells
• Is important for energy metabolism
• Contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
• Has a positive influence on the functioning of the immune system
• Contributes to normal psychological functioning
• Can help reduce fatigue
• Contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system