NOW – Vitamin B-12 5000mcg – 60 Lozenges

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NOW – Vitamin B-12 5000mcg – 60 Lozenges

NOW Foods Vitamin B-12 5000 mcg (60 Lozenges) provides a very high-potency dose of vitamin B-12 in a convenient, fast-dissolving lozenge designed to support energy production, red blood cell formation, and healthy nervous-system function. B-12 is essential for converting food into energy, maintaining nerve health, and supporting DNA synthesis, making this supplement helpful for individuals with low B-12 levels, vegetarians or vegans, or anyone needing an extra boost due to poor absorption or dietary gaps. The formula uses cyanocobalamin and includes natural flavours and plant-derived excipients, and is free from common allergens. While high-dose B-12 is generally considered safe because excess is excreted, it’s stronger than what most people typically require, so it’s best used to correct deficiency or provide targeted support rather than as a general multivitamin replacement.

✅ Active and Nutritional Ingredients:

• Vitamin B-12 — 5000 mcg per lozenge (as cyanocobalamin)

• Folic acid — 400 mcg per lozenge (defined as 667 mcg DFE)

Other (Non-medicinal / excipient) Ingredients

• Fructose

• Sorbitol

• Microcrystalline cellulose

• Stearic acid (vegetable source)

• Citric acid

• Natural flavours

• Silicon dioxide (silica)

• Soy lecithin

✅ Key Potential Benefits of Vitamin B-12 Lozenges:

• Energy production & reduced fatigue. Vitamin B-12 is essential for converting fats and proteins into energy. Supplementing B-12 can help those who are deficient feel more energetic and less tired.

• Healthy nervous system & nerve function. B-12 plays a critical role in maintaining nerve cells and supporting brain and nervous-system health — vital for neurotransmitter production, nerve-sheath (myelin) maintenance, and mental function.

• Red blood cell formation and healthy blood. B-12 is needed for DNA synthesis and proper formation of red blood cells. Deficiency can lead to anemia and related symptoms (like weakness, dizziness, pale skin). Supplements can help prevent or correct those issues if dietary intake is inadequate.

• Support for cardiovascular health via homocysteine regulation. B-12 (often together with folic acid) helps convert homocysteine — a compound linked to cardiovascular risk when elevated — into methionine, potentially lowering the risk of vascular disease.

• Useful for vegetarians/vegans or those with limited B-12 absorption. Because B-12 is found mostly in animal-derived foods, people who avoid meat/dairy or who have absorption issues (e.g. older age, gastrointestinal conditions) are more likely to benefit from B-12 supplements.

⚠️ What to Keep in Mind / Limitations:

• The 5000 µg dose is many times higher than the typical daily recommended intake — far above what most people need.

• Because B-12 is water-soluble, excess amounts are generally excreted in urine. This reduces the risk of toxicity, but also means that very high doses don’t necessarily provide extra benefit to someone who already gets enough. (High-dose oral B-12 is common in supplements for those with suspected deficiency.)

• As with all supplements: it’s best viewed as a complement to a balanced diet — not a substitute for good nutrition.

• If you have certain health conditions, or are pregnant / nursing, or on medication — it’s wise to consult a healthcare provider before taking high-dose B-12.

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