TLC Physician's B12 Lozenge
Description
Vitamin B 12 is an important vitamin for maintaining healthy nerve cells and aids in the production of DNA and RNA. Vitamin B12 works with folic acid to help make red blood cells.
Older adults may be deficient in B12 for many reasons. Poor diet, low stomach acid, vegan diet, autoimmune diseases are the most common culprits. There is strong scientific evidence that Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to abnormal neurological and mental symptoms. These may include shaky movements, unsteady gait, rigid muscles, incontinence, low blood pressure, vision problems, dementia, psychoses and changes in mood.
Symptoms of low vitamin B12 can include fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhea, nervousness, and numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.
Vitamin B vitamins help the body convert food into fuel which produces energy.
Provides 5,000 mcg (5 mg) of vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, the active form especially useful for supporting neurological function and homocysteine metabolism. These fast-dissolving tablets contain a high concentration of vitamin B12 to bypass normal absorptive mechanisms that rely on intrinsic factor. Studies show that B12 can be absorbed by passive diffusion across intestinal membranes when intake is greatly increased. Methyl-B12 Lozenge is a good choice for those with difficulty absorbing vitamin B12. Tablets may be dissolved in the mouth or swallowed whole. Scored tablets contain natural cherry flavor and xylitol and mannitol as natural sweetening agents