Brand: Life Extension
Features:
- B12 is used for many reasons such as improving memory, boosting mood and energy, and aiding immune system
- B12 is required for proper cellular function in brain, nerves and blood cells
- This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish
- 100 servings per container
- 500mcg Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) per serving
- Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, works synergistically with the B vitamin folate to regenerate the amino acid methionine
- Lozenge easily dissloves in mouth
Legal Disclaimer: * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. **Always refer to the manufacturer's label on the product for description, recommended dose and precautions.
Details: Vitamin B12 is present in foods of animal origin, including dairy products and eggs. Thus, vegetarians are more susceptible to a dietary deficiency of this important nutrient.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 which results in decreased bioavailability of vitamin B12 from food. To overcome foodbound 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 vitamin B6 and folate to regenerate (methylate) the amino acid methionine, which helps to maintain already healthy homocysteine levels already within normal range, which is important for heart health
