Vitamin B12 500 High-Dose u2013 Vegan-Suitable
Vitamin B12 is involved in a wide range of body processes, earning it a reputation as a genuine health multi-tasker. It:
- Contributes to normal energy metabolism
- Supports normal nervous system function
- Contributes to normal psychological function
- Supports normal immune system function
- Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
- Contributes to normal red blood cell formation
The body can’t produce vitamin B12 itself and must get it from diet. Supplementation is worth considering with higher needs u2014 such as older age or a fully vegan diet.
Why deficiency happens: vitamin B12 occurs mainly in animal products (meat, fish, eggs, dairy), since it’s produced by microorganisms living in animals’ digestive tracts u2014 plant foods generally contain none, with rare exceptions like fermented foods (e.g. sauerkraut) in trace amounts. Absorption also requires a protein called intrinsic factor, produced in the stomach; this declines with age and with regular use of stomach-acid-reducing medication, and conditions like gastritis or inflammatory bowel disease are additional risk factors. Because the liver stores a large reserve, deficiency symptoms (fatigue, memory issues, difficulty concentrating, low mood, pale skin) often take years to appear.
Directions: Take 1 tablet daily with sufficient liquid, without chewing.
Composition (per mini-tablet / %NRV):
| Nutrient | Per tablet | %NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 500 mcg | 20000% |
*Nutrient Reference Values per EU Regulation 1169/2011.
Ingredients: Bulking agent dicalcium phosphate, bulking agent microcrystalline cellulose, coating agent hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, release agent silicon dioxide, bulking agent cross-linked carboxymethylcellulose, release agent magnesium salts of fatty acids, release agent food-grade fatty acids, color (iron oxides and hydroxides), release agent talc, vitamin B12.
Note: Not suitable for children, adolescents, pregnant or breastfeeding women. No known side effects reported.
Halal/dietary note: No gelatin or animal-derived ingredients identified u2014 the manufacturer explicitly confirms this B12 is vegan (not animal-sourced), gluten-free, lactose-free.
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