NOW Foods Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg
Description
NOW Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg is a lozenge form of vitamin B-12 for adults, especially strict vegetarians and vegans, who want an easy daily way to support energy metabolism and nervous system health. Each lozenge dissolves in the mouth rather than being swallowed whole.
Each lozenge provides 1,000 mcg of vitamin B-12 as cyanocobalamin, along with 170 mcg DFE of folate (from 100 mcg folic acid) to support normal homocysteine metabolism.
NOW suggests taking 1 lozenge daily with a meal, letting it dissolve in the mouth or chewing it. The formula is manufactured under Intertek GMP certification and is Halal, Kosher (Triangle K), and Vegan, with no gluten, soy, dairy, egg, or tree nut ingredients.
Key Benefits
- Supports normal energy production from fats and proteins
- Supports nervous system health
- Provides 170 mcg DFE of folate alongside B-12
- Especially useful for strict vegetarians and vegans, since dietary B-12 comes from animal sources
- 1,000 mcg of vitamin B-12 in each single-lozenge serving
- Vegan formula manufactured under Intertek GMP certification
Formula Highlights
- Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin), 1,000 mcg
- Folate (100 mcg Folic Acid), 170 mcg DFE
How To Use
Take 1 lozenge daily with a meal. Chew the lozenge or let it dissolve in the mouth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why take a B-12 lozenge instead of a capsule?
A lozenge dissolves in the mouth, which some people prefer for absorption and convenience compared with swallowing a capsule.
Do I need this if I eat meat and dairy?
Vitamin B-12 occurs naturally only in animal foods, so people eating little or no meat and dairy, such as strict vegetarians and vegans, are the ones most likely to benefit from supplementing.
Should I take it with food?
Yes, NOW's directions call for taking 1 lozenge daily with a meal.
Is xylitol safe in this lozenge?
Xylitol is used as a sweetener in this formula and is safe for people, but NOW notes it is harmful to pets, so keep the product away from animals.
What's the difference between this and NOW's 2,000 mcg lozenge?
They use the same lozenge format; this version provides 1,000 mcg of B-12 per lozenge while the other provides 2,000 mcg from three different B-12 forms.
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.