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1 lozenge per day or as directed by a health care professional. Chew or hold in mouth until dissolved.
Serving Size: 1 lozenge
Servings per Container: 60
1 Lozenge Provides:
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin)............................................................. 5‚000 mcg
Other Ingredients: Lactose (from milk)‚ cellulose‚ croscarmellose sodium‚ magnesium stearate (vegetable grade).
Product contains no: artificial preservatives‚ colors or sweeteners; no corn‚ soy‚ gluten‚ starch‚ wheat or yeast.
B12 is contraindicated in patients with hereditary optic neuropathy‚ and may be cautioned against at high doses in oncology patients because of its role in DNA synthesis. Supplemental folic acid may mask a B12 deficiency‚ which should be ruled out‚ and folic acid and increased potassium intake is recommended with B12 therapy. B12 is considered safe in pregnant and lactating women‚ and may be indicated in children with a low dietary intake.
Product Description
Vitamin B12 serves an essential role in the maintenance of our physiological and neurological functioning. By catalyzing key metabolic processes, it supports everything from proper myelin nerve sheath formation to S-adenosylmethionine production - all while preventing toxic homocysteine levels. A deficiency can consequently lead to impairments that are both broad and severe across multiple body systems due its far reaching impacts on energy production at a cellular level.
Without adequate cobalamin, essential DNA synthesis cannot occur and red blood cells struggle to divide. As a result, megaloblastic anemia develops as the most visible sign of B12 deficiency - impacting cell growth and repair on both physical and fundamental levels.
People at higher risk of Vitamin B12 deficiency, such as those with malabsorption or insufficient dietary intake, can benefit from an effective way to restore healthy levels. Taking a sublingual dose of 1000mcg daily provides the body with optimal absorption - even for individuals suffering from pernicious anemia and impaired absorptive capacity.
Benefits
• The only form of B12 that is immediately active and does not require conversion
• Protects cardiovascular health by lowering homocystein levels
• Comes in a lozenge for fast acting delivery directly into the blood stream
• Is superior to cyanocobalamin for correcting certain forms of anemia, neurological defects, and aging
Additional Information
B12 supplementation is not known to have any negative interactions with other medications. In fact, it may increase the efficacy of several classes - such as SSRIs and oral contraceptives- or reduce their adverse effects. Thus, B12 can play an important role in improving medical care when used correctly alongside other drugs prescribed by a doctor.
Despite lacking substantial proof, it is wise to be cautious when combining the following prescription medications and vitamin B12: antibiotics, Aldomet®, Atromid-S®, Azidothymidine (AZT), Azulfidine® birth control pills, Cimetidine (Tagamet®), Metformin (Glucophage®), Isoniazid (Laniazid®), Pepcid®, Prevacid®, Prilosec ®and Ranitdine(Zantac).
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose‚ treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.
- MFG # 9422
- UPC # 629022094226