Vitamin B12 Sugar Free Natural Cherry Flavor 2000 mcg. - 90 Lozenges Solaray

Solaray Vitamin B-12 Natural Cherry Flavor 2000 mcg. 90 Sublingual Lozenges

Solaray Vitamin B-12 is formulated in a base of Sorbitol and natural cherry flavoring. For optimal absorption into the bloodstream, Solaray Vitamin B-12 is a specially formulated lozenge that is designed to dissolve slowly in your mouth (preferably under your tongue. Sublingual Vitamin B-12 2000 mcg by Solaray is in a base of sorbitol and natural cherry flavoring. Vitamin B-12 is needed for normal nerve cell activity, DNA replication, and production of the mood-affecting substance called SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine). Vitamin B-12 works with folic acid to control homocysteine levels. An excess of homocysteine, which is an amino acid (protein building block), may increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease. Vitamin B12 is is a water-soluble vitamin needed for normal nerve cell activity, DNA replication, and production of the mood-affecting substance SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine). Vitamin B12 acts with folic acid and vitamin B6 to control homocysteine levels. An excess of homocysteine is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and potentially other diseases such as osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease.

Where is it found?
Vitamin B12 is found in all foods of animal origin, including dairy, eggs, meat, poultry, and fish. According to one report, small, inconsistent amounts occur in seaweed (including nori and chlorella) and tempeh. Many researchers and healthcare professionals believe that people cannot rely on vegetarian sources to provide predictably sufficient quantities of vitamin B12. However, another study found substantial amounts of vitamin B12 in nori (at least 55 mcg per 100 grams of dry weight).

Applications:
Mental disorders, fatigue, debilitated states, smokers, post-surgery, pernicious anemia, cancer prevention, insomnia, depression, shingles, neuritis, hepatitis, stress, multiple sclerosis, bursitis.

Scientific Data:
Several studies support the notion that a vitamin B12 deficiency in the elderly and others may account for psychiatric disturbances.

Depleting Agents:
Anticoagulant drugs, antigout medication, laxatives, alcohol, aspirin, antibiotics, diuretics, ant-acids, caffeine, estrogen, sleeping pills, contraceptives, cooking temperatures.

Sources:
Liver, organ meats, eggs, dairy products, fish, meat.

Interactions:
A lack of vitamin B12 can result in folic acid and melatonin depletion.

Recommendations:
You will see this vitamin most commonly sold as cyanocobalamin. Methyl cobalamine and adenosylcobalamin are also sources of B12. Some experts consider methyl cobalamine to be more bioactive. Look for sublingual tablets for adequate absorbability. Injections of vitamin B12 are also available.