Vitamin B12 - 500 Mcg 100 Tablets - Life Extension

Description Vitamin B12 - 500 Mcg 100 Tablets - Life Extension

Supplement Facts Serving Size:   1 Softgel Servings Per Container:   100 tablets
	Amount Per Serving	%Daily Value
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)	500 mcg	20000
Other Ingredients Cyanocobalamin, sweetener (mannitol, sorbitol), bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), anti-caking agent (vegetable stearate, croscarmellose sodium), flavour enhancer (natural strawberry flavor).
† Daily Value not established

What is Vitamine B12

Vitamin B12 is present in foods of animal origin, such as dairy products and eggs. Thus, vegetarians are more prone to a dietary deficiency of this important nutrient. Likewise, low vitamin B12 seems to happen more in elderly individuals than younger groups.

Who will profit from extra vitamin B12

It is estimated that 10% to 30% of individuals over the age of 50 cannot properly metabolise vitamin B12. To overcome it, the Institute of Medicine recommends that sources fortified with vitamin B12 (food and supplements) be used to increase the ingested amount. Vitamin B12 works synergistically with vitamin B6 and folate to regenerate the amino acid methionine, necessary to maintain healthy homocysteine levels and thus a healthy heart..

What is Cyanocobalamin

Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic and inexpensive form of vitamin B12 that is converted in the body to its bioactive forms, methylcobalamin and cobamamide

On the ingredients in this product the following EFSA-approved health claims are applicable

Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B12 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B12 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function
Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation
Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system
Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B12 has a role in the process of cell division

Recommended dosage

Take one (1) tablet one to four times per day with or without food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.