Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg | 100 Lozenges | NOW Foods

Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg Lozenges by NOW Foods

Prefer not to swallow capsules? This Vitamin B12 from NOW Foods comes as a lozenge that slowly dissolves in the mouth. Each lozenge provides 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 in the form of cyanocobalamin, supplemented with folate. One jar contains 100 lozenges, which, at one per day, lasts for over three months.

What is Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is one of the eight B vitamins and a unique vitamin: it is the only vitamin found in significant amounts almost exclusively in animal products, such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. People who follow a plant-based or vegan diet naturally get little B12 and therefore more often turn to a supplement. B12 is also a relatively large and complex vitamin molecule; in supplements, it is usually offered in the form of cyanocobalamin, a stable and widely used form, or as methylcobalamin. This product uses cyanocobalamin, with 1000 mcg per lozenge, a high dose. Besides people who follow a plant-based diet, older adults also more often turn to B12, as absorption from food can change with age. This makes B12 one of the most commonly supplemented vitamins in isolation.

What B12 and Folate Contribute To

Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Vitamin B12 also contributes to normal red blood cell formation and normal psychological function. Folate complements this and contributes to normal blood formation and normal homocysteine metabolism. B12 and folate work closely together in metabolism, which is why they are combined in this product. Both are involved in the same homocysteine metabolism, and a deficiency in one can mask a deficiency in the other; this is why they are often offered together. The complete list of approved claims is further down on this page.

The Lozenge Format

A lozenge is a tablet that you let dissolve in your mouth instead of swallowing it whole. This is convenient for those who find traditional capsules or tablets difficult to take. The lozenges in this product contain xylitol and natural flavors for a pleasant taste during dissolution. Xylitol is a sugar substitute naturally found in fruits and birch wood, which gives the tablet a mild sweetness without regular sugar. In addition to 1000 mcg of vitamin B12, each lozenge provides 170 mcg DFE of folate, indicated separately on the label.

Who This B12 Is For

This vitamin B12 is intended for those who wish to supplement this vitamin in a targeted and high-dose manner, in a form that does not require swallowing. The combination with folate makes it a simple daily supplement, and the lozenge is otherwise one of the most practical forms for taking B12. For those on the go, a lozenge is also convenient: no water is needed to take it. The lozenge format corresponds to how B12 is often taken: slowly dissolving in the mouth rather than as a capsule. In short: a convenient B12 lozenge, from a brand known for its clear labels and controlled production.