Per Literature B12 is found in only Animal sources and this one has all plant based ingredients. so I am confused how this vitamin provides B12.
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Life is the source of B12. There is such a thing as microscopic life, as IMPOSSIBLE AS THAT MAY SEEM!
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Neither plants nor animals are capable of producing B12. Only bacteria and archaea can. You get B12 from meat because animals don't wash their food before eating it. Basically, B12 is produced by bacteria, bacteria is in dirt, dirt is on the plants animals eat, animals ingest B12, B12 is stored in animal tissues, humans eat animal tissue, humans ingest B12. Although plants don't produce B12, it is possible for them to obtain some by maintaining a symbiotic relationship with bacteria. Either option raises problems- meat is high in fat and excess protein can cause major health problems, such as kidney failure. But with plant sources, you have to worry about pesticides and GMO's. I do think, though, that Garden of Life products are GMO free.
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It's derived from food, not chemicals. Also, it's best to take b12 with a b complex because no where in nature is b12 found alone, it's meant to be absorbed with all the other b vitamins. It's always best to get b12 from food(it's found in small amounts in a lot of different veggies including leafy greens, algeas, and sprouts. Anybody who tells you otherwise is missinformed or lying to you), but if you are having digestive problems, then this is the best quality b complex you will find, and the next best thing to b12 injections. Personally, I'm not a fan at all of putting synthetic chemicals into my body, and I believe if you can't get all of the nutrients you need from food then an organic, food derived supplement is your best bet. Synergy Company is the highest quality Sup company I've ever found, even better then healthforce in my opinion. If you are interested in this, you should go to their website and look at a few of the stuff they have to offer. Hope my answer helped. - Josh
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at is a question you need to ask the product manager, or the manufacturer. As a buyer - I don't know. And it doesn't bother me - those pills are great.My B12 is now way over the top normal value, and I only used a small amount of the pills.
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If you look at the images (specifically the 2nd one) you can see B12 listed on the side of the box. There's an asterisk next to it though and at the bottom it just says "*Raw food-created nutrients". You'd probably have to contact the company to get more specifics. At the very least you know it's a raw food-based source which is way better than some synthetic source made in a lab.
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It does not. Which is weird b/c it does other nutrients even down to Vitamin K.
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I'm not familiar with all the B vitamins. however, I do know B12 vitamin is essential for the proper formation of red blood cells. It also promotes the healthy development of the nervous system. The vitamin B complex family on the other hand the optimum development of numerous body functions. These include hormone production, nerve functions, metabolism, and promotion of healthy digestive system and cardiovascular functions.
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Not true! I put it in my review of the product too, but I have been taking this vitamin off an on 2-4 times a week for about 5 months and my B12 has gone from 90 to 491 on a strict vegan diet. The vitamins are working great for me.
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I'm just a consumer like you, but the product says it's "formulated with methylcobalamin," whatever that means. My nutritionist told me to take this form of B12, and that's why I've taken it for a few years now.
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It does have vitamin B12 in it yes, however if you are looking specifically at "methyIcobalamin" source it does not specify. I recommend you check out their pictures of the bottle with the labels they supply here. It has clear, all angles, and up close pics so you can clearly see what the makeup is in these pills.
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Hi Justin, There are seven diverse B vitamins in addition to vitamin B3 (or niacin). The other B vitamins include B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B5 (Pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxamine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folic acid), and B12 (cyanocobalamin). Each of the B vitamins shares the job of helping your body metabolize sugar for energy and helps keeping your skin, hair, eyes, and liver healthy. In addition to a verity of health benefits. The reason they are classified as different vitamins, however, is because they all serve as a different body function. For example, B3 reduces the risk of heart disease and lowers harmful cholesterol while raising good cholesterol. While B12 supports mental and emotional stability as well as enables your body to grow and develop naturally. We believe everyone's dietary needs are different based on a number of factors including lifestyle, diet, medications. On a regular basis we can assure our high quality Supreme Women Strength has the appropriate amount of each vitamin for women starting age 17 all the way up till age 80.
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There are actually 3 forms of B12: Methylocobalamin and Hydroxycobalamin, which researchers feel are the better choices for B12 deficiencies, and Cyanocobalamin. If you eat meat, you don't need a B12 supplement. If you are vegan, you also probably may not need to take a supplement but it is still suggested. The adequate dose is 5 micrograms/day. Most available supplements are anywhere from 500 - 5,000 mcg. Take the 500 mcg. once a week. The high concentrations are meant to correct actual diagnosed B12 deficiencies in people who may not be able to absorb it normally, but for most of us, these excessive amounts appear to be safe and nontoxic. Sublingual is the suggested form. There are actually 3 forms of B12: Methylocobalamin and Hydroxycobalamin, which researchers feel are the better choices for B12 deficiencies, and Cyanocobalamin. If you eat meat, you don't need a B12 supplement. If you are vegan, you also probably may not need to take a supplement but it is still suggested. The adequate dose is 5 micrograms/day. Most available supplements are anywhere from 500 - 5,000 mcg. Take the 500 mcg. once a week. The high concentrations are meant to correct actual diagnosed B12 deficiencies in people who may not be able to absorb it normally, but for most of us,... » Read More There are actually 3 forms of B12: Methylocobalamin and Hydroxycobalamin, which researchers feel are the better choices for B12 deficiencies, and Cyanocobalamin. If you eat meat, you don't need a B12 supplement. If you are vegan, you also probably may not need to take a supplement but it is still suggested. The adequate dose is 5 micrograms/day. Most available supplements are anywhere from 500 - 5,000 mcg. Take the 500 mcg. once a week. The high concentrations are meant to correct actual diagnosed B12 deficiencies in people who may not be able to absorb it normally, but for most of us, these excessive amounts appear to be safe and nontoxic. Sublingual is the suggested form. « Show Less
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I have read the label and there is nothing about the source of this B12. Only that it is Gluten, wheat and dairy free. All other information is about how B12 works with you body to support metabolism and increase the amount of oxygen in red blood cells.
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I'm not sure (I had never heard of that before!) but I do not think cyanocobalamin is used. I did a quick Google search and found someone else on Amazon saying this. "but [I] couldn't find that their B12 is in the cyanocobalamin form anywhere on the label, so I called them. They confirmed that they use cobalamin not cyanocobalamin in this vitamin. Hope this clears up any misconceptions."That was here. http://www.amazon.com/review/R2K0RNZVS6DV29/ref=cm_cr_pr_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B00280M12A&linkCode;=&nodeID;=&tag;=#wasThisHelpfulI hope that helps.
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This product is made with Methylcobalamin B12, what ever that is. I like this B12 supplement because it tastes good and dissolves under the tongue for full absorption. I first bought it at my local health food store, but now buy it on Amazon.
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According to the ingredients, no. It is, along with Methycobolamin, used by people who's bodies don't absorb B12 (a mutated Heterozygous gene test will tell you.)
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I'm sorry, I used it all and I don't have the package. I'd not heard of the form of B12 you were asking about and looked it up. The new one I'm using, the kirkland brand from Costco is that. I realized what to look for thanks to you and now more informed. Sorry I couldn't answer your question.
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The vitamin B12 in this product is in a FoodState form, as opposed to an isolated form such as methylcobalamin or cyanocobalamin. This means that it is delivered in the complex form in which you would find vitamin B12 in food.