MethylCobalamin Vitamin B12 Cherry Flavored 5 mg. - 60 Lozenges Source Naturals

Why a Supplement?
Dietary sources of Vitamin B12 include meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. Even if you eat a lot of these foods, B12 deficiencies can occur as the result of poor absorption of the vitamin. As you age, your body’s ability to produce enough stomach acid for absorption of B12 may be greatly reduced. Young children, elderly adults and vegetarians who avoid meat and fish are at greater risk for Vitamin B12 deficiency. Others at higher risk for B12 deficiency include people with gastrointestinal disorders, such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease and people who take metformin for blood-sugar control or proton pump inhibitors for chronic heartburn.

B12 Benefits
Vitamin B12 is essential and powerful. The Mayo Clinic reports that this vitamin plays a significant role in nerve function, in addition to formation of red blood cells and production of DNA, restoring cognitive function, especially working together with niacin and folic acid. In fact, Vitamin B12 boasts a treasure trove of benefits, including: helping to prevent anemia through production of red blood cells; promoting normal development of your child during pregnancy; supporting bone health and helping to prevent osteoporosis; reducing your risk of macular degeneration; improving your mood and reducing symptoms of depression; benefitting your brain by preventing the reduction of neurons associated with memory and cognitive function; boosting energy in people with low levels of B12; improving heart health by decreasing homocysteine that could otherwise increase your risk of heart disease; and supporting healthy hair, skin and nails due to its role in cell production.

What’s the Advantage of MethylCobalamin B12?
Supplementing with the coenzyme form of Vitamin B12 eliminates intermediate metabolic steps, making this vitamin immediately available to get to work in your body upon absorption. The quick-dissolve form also makes it easier for elderly people who might have difficulty swallowing and processing nutrients in their digestive systems.