{"product_id":"vitamin-b12-methylcobalamin","title":"Life Extension, Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin (500 mcg)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eLife Extension Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin 500 mcg \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Vitamin B12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin. It helps with nerve and blood cell health while also playing a role in DNA synthesis. While we usually get it through animal-based or fortified foods, digestive challenges that come with aging can affect absorption. Maintain healthy levels with B12 supplementation.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegetarians and the elderly tend to be the ones most challenged with maintaining healthy levels of vitamin B12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B12 Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps maintain healthy homocysteine levels (a marker of cardiovascular, neurological \u0026amp; general health)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports brain health \u0026amp; cognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant for red blood cell production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitamin B12 is present in foods of animal origin, including dairy products and eggs. Vegetarians and the elderly are especially susceptible to deficiency of this important nutrient, which may be caused by low dietary intake, inadequate bioavailability or poor absorption of B12. The age-related decrease in hydrochloric acid production can also affect B12 bioavailability.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB12 Supplementation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo overcome obstacles to vitamin B12 absorption, the Institute of Medicine recommended in 1998 that vitamin B12-fortified foods (such as fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereals) and supplements containing vitamin B12 be used by older adults to help meet their B12 requirement. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMore recent research shows that supplementing with B12, even at moderate doses, can improve both B12 and folate status in older individuals.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitamin B12, or cobalamin, works synergistically with vitamin B6 and folate to convert homocysteine into the amino acid methionine. This helps to maintain healthy levels of homocysteine, an emerging marker of cardiovascular, neurological and general health.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage and Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDissolve in mouth or chew one (1) lozenge daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Life Extension","offers":[{"title":"100 vegetarian lozenges","offer_id":39809345093713,"sku":"737870361107","price":1267.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/3648\/0081\/files\/life-extension-vitamin-b12-methylcobalamin-500-mcg-vitamins-supplements-1.webp?v=1776674189","url":"https:\/\/www.mapleherbs.com\/en-us\/products\/vitamin-b12-methylcobalamin","provider":"Maple Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}