{"product_id":"now-foods-vitamin-b12-1000mcg","title":"NOW Foods Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNOW 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal energy production from fats and proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports nervous system health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 170 mcg DFE of folate alongside B-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspecially useful for strict vegetarians and vegans, since dietary B-12 comes from animal sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 mcg of vitamin B-12 in each single-lozenge serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan formula manufactured under Intertek GMP certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFormula Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin), 1,000 mcg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolate (100 mcg Folic Acid), 170 mcg DFE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 lozenge daily with a meal. Chew the lozenge or let it dissolve in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy take a B-12 lozenge instead of a capsule?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lozenge dissolves in the mouth, which some people prefer for absorption and convenience compared with swallowing a capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need this if I eat meat and dairy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take it with food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, NOW's directions call for taking 1 lozenge daily with a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs xylitol safe in this lozenge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXylitol 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between this and NOW's 2,000 mcg lozenge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"100 Lozenges","offer_id":41627557003322,"sku":"0466","price":6.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0133\/8576\/0826\/files\/0466_v6.png?v=1788289139","url":"https:\/\/tigerfitness.com\/products\/now-foods-vitamin-b12-1000mcg","provider":"Tiger Fitness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}