Sublingual Methyl  B-12

In recent years increasing attention has been given to Vitamin B-12 and its potential benefits. Major national advertising campaigns for an expensive sublingual form have made the nutrient a popular component of many regimens. Vitamin B-12 is part of the B complex of vitamins, an important group of nutrients which work synergistically to support optimal health. But Vitamin B-12 offers some outstanding benefits on its own. As we age, though, the body is less efficient at extracting the vitamin from food and many people may profit by adding a supplement to the diet. Vitamin B-12 is available in several forms. Multivitamins or single ingredient tablets which are swallowed do not supply B-12 in a form that is easily absorbed. Injections work well but are painful and costly.

A sublingual form of B-12 offers a quick and easy way to receive maximum benefit from the supplement. Placed under the tongue or between the check and gum, the lozenge dissolves and quickly enters the blood stream. Most sublingual B-12 products (including a popular one advertised on television) use cyanocobalamin which is converted by the liver into methylcobalamin for the body to use. Vitabase Methyl B-12 starts with methylcobalamin, the coenzyme form of B-12, giving you the most active and effective form for the body.

Vitamin B-12 may provide needed support in several health areas.

Energy: Many individuals experience improved energy levels after taking Vitamin B-12. The vitamin helps regulate energy and appetite. B-12 is essential to forming red blood cells which carry oxygen to the rest of the body. When your body is low in red blood cells, anemia results and can leave you feeling weak, fatigued, lightheaded, and with a decreased appetite. Individuals who have had gastric bypass surgery may develop low levels of B-12 as well as vegetarians or vegans since meat eggs, and dairy are the primary dietary sources for the vitamin. Older individuals have less efficient digestive systems and may also benefit from sublingual B-12.

Mental Sharpness: B-12 is important for helping nerve cells function properly. Nerve cells require B-12 to create and maintain the myelin sheath which lines the cell. Low levels of B-12 may result in memory difficulties and a general inability to think clearly.

Heart disease: Homocysteine is a destructive amino acid that can build up in the body. It contributes to the formation of arterial plaque and atherosclerosis. This condition can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Vitamin B-12 combines with Vitamin B-6 and Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9) to neutralize homocysteine. Our formula includes significant levels of all three vitamins.

Vitabase Methyl B12 is a vegetarian formula with no added salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, preservatives or artificial colors or flavors. The natural cherry flavor makes it easy to use this lozenge.