Each tablets contains:
- 400 mcg
- Folate (folic acid)
- 1000 mcg
- Vitamin B12 (hydroxocobalamin)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Mannitol, maltodextrin, cellulose, ascorbyl palmitate, natural cherry flavour, silica
Mannitol, maltodextrin, cellulose, ascorbyl palmitate, natural cherry flavour, silica
Important Information:
Keep out of reach of children. Use if only safety seal is intact. Store in a cool, dry place.
Format
Tablets
60 Chew Tabs
Dosage
Adults and Children (4 years and older): Chew one tablet daily, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner
Product Information:
- Helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy
- Easy-to-take
- 1000 mcg B12
- with added folic acid
- assists with fetal development, anemia and digestive difficulties
- vegetarians & vegans
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VITAMIN B-12
B-12 is required for digestion, fertility and the normal growth and development of all cells ... VITAMIN B-12
B-12 is an excellent energy booster
B12 is a water-soluble B vitamin. Deficiencies of B12 may not be seen for several years because the body can store up to 5 years worth of this vitamin. There are several forms of B12 including cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin. B12 is required in areas where there is high cell turnover, for example the gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow and nervous system. Thus B12 has been used for the treatment of neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis and depression.
Anemia is a lack of the oxygen carrying ability of red blood cells. B12 regulates blood cell production, with folic acid. Lack of B12 leads to types of anemia where the red blood cells look too large, macrocytic, under the microscope. Supplementing sublingually with B12 reverses this type of anemia. B12 is required for digestion, fertility and the normal growth and development of all cells. It enhances learning and memory, and normalizes sleep patterns.
All of the B vitamins work together and are best used by the body in a B complex, which is why many B complex supplements include a small dose of B12 in them. Most B vitamins are water-soluble and any extra from large doses is flushed out of the body easily, therefore it's best to take lower dosages of the B complex several times a day than one larger dose. Spray or sublingual forms of B vitamins are easily absorbed, as are capsules - if your digestion is healthy, then the tablet form is usually suitable for most people.
Additional Supplementation
If additional supplementation of B12 is needed it can be taken in addition to a B complex. Deficiency of intrinsic factor in the stomach results in the inability of the body to absorb B12. Sublingual formulas are available and are absorbed in the mouth, thereby eliminating the need for intrinsic factor. Methylcobalamin is a form of B12 that is available as a supplement and is easier for the body to use than cyanocobalamin.
B12 is depleted by sedatives, estrogen, oral contraceptives and alcohol. Anti-gout medication, anti-coagulants and potassium supplements block the absorption of B12. Vegetarians that do not consume eggs or dairy products require B12 supplementation. Diets high in protein require more B12 intake.
VITAMIN B12 QUICK FACTS
FOOD SOURCES Clams, eggs, herring, kidney, liver, mackerel, dairy products, seafood, sea vegetables, nutritional yeast.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
Anemia, bone loss, fatigue, constipation, depression, dizziness, enlarged liver, eye disorders, memory loss, neurological damage, heart palpitations.
OPTIMUM DOSAGE
1000 mcg daily. May be given as an injection by a health professional. (Clinical doses may be higher as recommended by your practitioner.
WORKS WELL WITH
Vitamin B complex, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin, C, vitamin E, calcium.
ANEMIA
Anemia refers to a group of common blood disorders. It results in the decreased ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen. This manifests as symptoms of fatigue, exhaustion after small amounts of activity, headaches, constipation, loss of appetite, coldness of the extremities, dizziness, sore mouth and increased susceptibility to colds and flus.
There are several types of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common. It can be caused by large blood losses, small but recurrent blood loss (excess menstrual bleeding or ulcers), hypothyroidism, or long-term illnesses. Megaloblastic anemia is due to a deficiency of B12 and possibly folic acid. Restlessness, numbness and skin cracks on the sides of the mouth are signs of this type of anemia. Liver disease, Crohn's and celiac disease can cause it. Pernicious anemia is also due to a deficiency of B12. This time it occurs because of lack of the ability to absorb B12 in the stomach.
B-12 is required for digestion, fertility and the normal growth and development of all cells ... VITAMIN B-12
B-12 is an excellent energy booster
B12 is a water-soluble B vitamin. Deficiencies of B12 may not be seen for several years because the body can store up to 5 years worth of this vitamin. There are several forms of B12 including cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin. B12 is required in areas where there is high cell turnover, for example the gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow and nervous system. Thus B12 has been used for the treatment of neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis and depression.
Anemia is a lack of the oxygen carrying ability of red blood cells. B12 regulates blood cell production, with folic acid. Lack of B12 leads to types of anemia where the red blood cells look too large, macrocytic, under the microscope. Supplementing sublingually with B12 reverses this type of anemia. B12 is required for digestion, fertility and the normal growth and development of all cells. It enhances learning and memory, and normalizes sleep patterns.
All of the B vitamins work together and are best used by the body in a B complex, which is why many B complex supplements include a small dose of B12 in them. Most B vitamins are water-soluble and any extra from large doses is flushed out of the body easily, therefore it's best to take lower dosages of the B complex several times a day than one larger dose. Spray or sublingual forms of B vitamins are easily absorbed, as are capsules - if your digestion is healthy, then the tablet form is usually suitable for most people.
Additional Supplementation
If additional supplementation of B12 is needed it can be taken in addition to a B complex. Deficiency of intrinsic factor in the stomach results in the inability of the body to absorb B12. Sublingual formulas are available and are absorbed in the mouth, thereby eliminating the need for intrinsic factor. Methylcobalamin is a form of B12 that is available as a supplement and is easier for the body to use than cyanocobalamin.
B12 is depleted by sedatives, estrogen, oral contraceptives and alcohol. Anti-gout medication, anti-coagulants and potassium supplements block the absorption of B12. Vegetarians that do not consume eggs or dairy products require B12 supplementation. Diets high in protein require more B12 intake.
VITAMIN B12 QUICK FACTS
FOOD SOURCES Clams, eggs, herring, kidney, liver, mackerel, dairy products, seafood, sea vegetables, nutritional yeast.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
Anemia, bone loss, fatigue, constipation, depression, dizziness, enlarged liver, eye disorders, memory loss, neurological damage, heart palpitations.
OPTIMUM DOSAGE
1000 mcg daily. May be given as an injection by a health professional. (Clinical doses may be higher as recommended by your practitioner.
WORKS WELL WITH
Vitamin B complex, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin, C, vitamin E, calcium.
ANEMIA
Anemia refers to a group of common blood disorders. It results in the decreased ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen. This manifests as symptoms of fatigue, exhaustion after small amounts of activity, headaches, constipation, loss of appetite, coldness of the extremities, dizziness, sore mouth and increased susceptibility to colds and flus.
There are several types of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common. It can be caused by large blood losses, small but recurrent blood loss (excess menstrual bleeding or ulcers), hypothyroidism, or long-term illnesses. Megaloblastic anemia is due to a deficiency of B12 and possibly folic acid. Restlessness, numbness and skin cracks on the sides of the mouth are signs of this type of anemia. Liver disease, Crohn's and celiac disease can cause it. Pernicious anemia is also due to a deficiency of B12. This time it occurs because of lack of the ability to absorb B12 in the stomach.
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