I want B12 only. Why is the folic acid and B6 added to this? Do vegans lack this as well?
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Found this from a nutritionist on the Internet: "Some research suggests that taking vitamin B12 in combination with other B vitamins may be helpful for some conditions. For instance, taking vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folic acid together may help treat hyperhomocysteinemia (a condition linked to heart disease). There's also evidence that taking vitamin B12 with vitamin B6 and folic acid might help prevent age-related macular degeneration."
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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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folate, b-12 (as methylcobalamin), acetyl l-carnitine, benfotiamine (source of thiamine), glutathione (reduced) and r-lipoic acid
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I am a vegan. Make sure you have a little something in you stomach. Put the contents on some mashed banana or some type of food, if you can't tolerate the taste. Also know, it goes into your system more quickly.I no longer use it.
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some people don't need so much B12...source naturals uses the best form of 12...methylcobalamin...i take between and 5 a day..it just depends on your needs...excellent for brain and nervous system...hope this helps
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Michelle Holley gets A+ for her answer...100% correct! Methylcobalamin B12and is deemed to be the preferred kind. The other two forms are Cyanocobalamin (Yep, Cyanide is used in the processing and is considered the WORST form) and Hydroxocobalamin. Please Google my suggestionsfor yourself, and draw your own conclusions. Happy Valentines Day!
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Product DetailsPure Vegan B-12 DescriptionMethylcobalamin - Vegan Certified.Free OfDairy, egg, sugar, corn, yeast, wheat, soy, and glutens.DisclaimerThese statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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B6.b12.super citramax,guaranna,L Tyrosine,organic v Corn syrup.beet juice.colotrf. with fruits and vegetables.No Artifucal coloring..
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I will post pictures of the label...which is very complete. Very satisfied with this source. My B12 levels now above 1,000 pg/ml, up from less than 200.
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The whole-food based vitamins are cultured by s. cerevisiae, then extracted for consolidation into pill format. In essence, the vitamins have already been broken down for you, and ready for instant assimilation. It contains neither Methylcobalamin or cyanocobalamin. The form of b12 you are receiving is many building blocks. Sort of like a baby bird receiving digested matter for feeding.
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Since the label does say there is substantial Vit B-12 in this product it folows it MUST be fortified with B12. Nutritional yeast is often used by vegans & vegetarians who sometimes need B12 supplementation their diets with vitamin B12. The yeast colonies cannot produce B12, which is only naturally produced by bacteria. Some brands of nutritional yeast, including this one are fortified with vitamin B12. When fortified, the vitamin B12 is produced separately (commonly cyanocobalamin) and then added to the yeast.
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I have been a vegan since 1999. I bought this in April of this year. It is now November and I just had bloodwork done at my annual physical. My B12 level is VERY HIGH: 1468 pg/ml. The normal range is listed as 211-911 in the lab results. So I would say, this is effective!
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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'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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methylcobalamin (methyl B-12) 1000mgother -- xylitol, cellulose, stearic acid (vegetable source) lemon flavor, magnesium stearate (vegetable source), citric acid, and silicon dioxide. Suitable for vegetarians.NO wheat, gluten, soybeans, dairy, egg, shellfish/fish, peanuts/tree nuts
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According to the label:Niacin = 20 mg (100% of recommended daily value)B6 = 2 mg (100%)Folic Acid = 400 mcg (100%)B12 = 30 mcg (500%)Biotin = 75 mcg (25%)Pantothenic acid = 10 mg (100%)There's also something called Inositol (not sure what this is, and it's separated from the rest of the list) 7mg, no daily recommendation established. And each gummy has 5 calories, 1 gr of sugar, and 15 mg of Vit. C (25% of daily recommendation).
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I can't answer this for sure, but I will tell you that I'm currently scanning the reviews/questions about the same issue. I think I'm going to avoid these because it says right on the ingredients "folic acid" instead of folate. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, it's used for fortification. Something smells fishy, think I'm going to avoid it.