- Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
- SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take one lozenge 1 to 2 times daily. Chew lozenge or hold in mouth until dissolved. Take higher amounts on the advice of your health care practitioner.
- General: Product/Version Code
- CODE P0495 V2
- FDA Statement of Identity
- A Dietary Supplement
- General Statements: All Other Content
- Vitamin B12 (often referred to as cobalamin) is an essential nutrient. It is critical for nervous system function, assists in the production of red blood cells, and is important in DNA and RNA production (the genetic material).
Vegetarians may be at risk of B12 deficiency because this vitamin is naturally found in foods that come from animals, including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Despite this variety of food sources, microorganisms are the only producers of B12 and its derivatives, and humans depend on them - either directly or indirectly - for this essential vitamin, which cannot by synthesized. Dietary supplements of B12 are produced by natural fermentation, and this vitamin can be produced by healthy soil and gut bacteria. Most forms of life (except for some higher classes of plants) depend on B12 from these sources.
Protocol For Life Balance(TM) Methyl B12 is provided in the biologically active coenzyme form to maximize the body's utilization of this product. B12 coenzymes are cofactors in various important enzymatic reactions. Methylcobalamin is especially important for the maintenance and repair of neuronal tissue in the brain and nerves. The methyl group present in this form of B12 can also aid in methylation, an important mechanism for detoxifying certain substances, such as homocysteine.
- Precautions re: All Other
- Cautions and Interactions
Generally well tolerated even at high levels of intake.
- General Statements: All Other Content
- Guaranteed Quality
This is an FDA-regulated dietary supplement that is produced in an FDA- and third party-inspected facility. We are certified for producing dietary supplements and USDA Organic products using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). All ingredients are quality tested to meet or exceed specifications. Our quality team goes above and beyond standard quality control to ensure the safety and efficacy of this supplement. We utilize advanced analytical and microbiological testing methods, with capabilities that are state-of-the-art and exceed basic lab requirements.