Jarrow Formulas Methyl B12, Methylcobalamin

by Jarrow

Product Features

• 100 Lozenges
• Serving Size: 1 lozenge
• 100 Servings Per Container
• Suitable for Vegetarians

Product Description

Size: 100 lozenges

Methylcobalamin (Methyl B-12) is better absorbed and retained than other forms of B12 (such as cyanocobalamin). Methyl B-12 protects nerve tissue and brain cells, and promotes better sleep. Methyl B-12 is a cofactor of methionine synthase, which reduces toxic homocysteine to the essential amino acid methionine. Methylcobalamin also protects eye function against toxicity caused by excess glutamate. NOTE: color of product naturally varies from light pink to red.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 4 inches ; 6.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0001VKFIK
• UPC: 790011180012
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,121 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good source of B12, December 12, 2007

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Jeff S. Smith "Jeff" (Denver) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: B12 Methylcobalamin B-12 1000mcg 100 Lozenges (Health and Beauty)

From what I've read, methyl B12 seems to be the best source of the vitamin. If you have pernicious anemia, 3-4 of these lozenges a day should do the trick. If you are a vegan and need some extra B-12, you can probably take one a day (or every other day). The pills are vegan (no animal products) and taste pretty good (slight lemon flavor).

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just chew them!, October 26, 2010

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T. Kaulfus (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: B12 Methylcobalamin B-12 1000mcg 100 Lozenges (Health and Beauty)

After eating a vegan diet for 3 years, I started having serious problems with fatigue. A blood test revealed low B-12 levels. The doctor recommended monthly B-12 shots, but the bright red dye in the injections freaked me out (what IS that stuff?) and I didn't want the inconvenience of needing to go get shots, so I started taking the Jarrow Methyl B-12. My fatigue disappeared rapidly and my B-12 levels normalized. There is scientific research that shows B-12 absorption is not effected by whether you chew the tablets or dissolve them sublingually, so I chew them. Methyl B-12 is the best form to take as it is more bioavailable, and the more commonly found cyanocobalamin form of B-12 leaves trace amounts of cyanide in the body. Who needs that?! A highly regarded nutrition researcher and lecturer recommended the Jarrow brand to me and I'm very happy with the product.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but takes a while to dissolve, May 18, 2009

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C (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: B12 Methylcobalamin B-12 1000mcg 100 Lozenges (Health and Beauty)

I like this product. My doctor suggested I take B12 and after doing some reading, it seemed methylcobalamin was the best form because it was bioactive. Taking high levels of B12 is good for lowering your homocysteine levels and I've read that high levels of homocysteine is a risk factor for heart disease. It's also an energy booster. I like the flavor. The only downside is that it takes a little while to dissolve. It doesn't bother me, but my husband doesn't like it for this reason. Superior Source makes instant dissolve vitamins so if the dissolve time is an issue for you, I'd suggest that brand. I've never tried their B12, but I have the D3 and the tablets are tiny and dissolve instantly. I think they are $9 on evitamins.com. If the dissolve time and size aren't an issue for you, I always buy these. You can get $5 off these Methyl B-12 tabs on iherb.com using the coupon code MOS036.

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