B-12 500 mcg. Certified Vegan - Cyanocobalamin

Vitamin B12 is a member of the B-complex family of water-soluble vitamins. Vitamin B12 has numerous functions in the body including, stimulating red blood cell production, support of healthy nerve function, and the metabolism of homocysteine.† Low levels of vitamin B12 are often seen in vegetarians, as plant foods lack vitamin B12, and also in elderly people as their ability to absorb B12 from food is limited. The absorption of B12 requires a protein called intrinsic factor which is secreted by cells in the stomach. Elderly people secrete less intrinsic factors and therefore absorb less vitamin B12.    Features Contains 500mcg of B12 as cyanocobalamin. Certified Vegan   Benefits Vitamin B12 as cyanocobalamin is converted in the body to the active coenzyme forms methylcobalamin or adenosylcobalamin.† B12 converts homocysteine to methionine, supporting healthy blood homocysteine levels.† B12 helps donate a methyl group to form SAMe (s-adenosylmethionine) which helps support healthy