Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal products such as fish, poultry, meat, eggs or dairy. Breakfast cereals and dairy alternative milk (such as soy, coconut, oat or almond milk) are also often fortified with Vitamin B12. Both beef liver and clams, an odd combination, have incredibly high levels of this vitamin, and salmon and trout have good levels. This vitamin also naturally occurs in chicken, tuna, yogurt, milk, eggs, and cheese. Vitamin B12 is also found in virtually all multivitamins, as a standalone vitamin, and in prescription form.

Who Is At Risk For Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

• Diabetes who take medication Metformin
• Individuals who are heavy drinkers
• Individuals with pernicious anemia
• Individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery
• Individuals with Celiac and Crohn’s Disease
• Individuals on acid blocker medications such as Nexium, Prevacid or Zantac
• Individuals who consume very little animal protein or dairy
• Older adults (60+ years of age)
• Vegans
• Vegetarians

With age, stomach acid levels decline and this can cause a Vitamin B12 deficiency. In addition, many older adults trend towards a diet with less animal and dairy products, and the combination of changing diet and lower stomach acid levels can cause a deficiency. For these reasons, Cooper Clinic regularly measures B12 blood levels in patients over the age of 60 and in others who might be at risk.

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency include memory issues, moodiness or depression, muscle weakness, extreme fatigue, low blood pressure, numbness or tingling in arms and legs, shakiness, an unsteady gait, and incontinence – the same exact symptoms that mimic the downside of aging for many. For this reason, and because it’s possible to have only one or two of the symptoms and still be deficient, our recommendation is to consider B12 deficiency if any of the symptoms exist.

Vitamin B12 is important for metabolism, the formation of red blood cells, and the maintenance of the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.

Working in combination with Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9 (folic acid), B12 plays a key role in converting homocysteine into methionine, one of the 20 or so building blocks from which the body builds new proteins.

This product is gluten-free, Non-GMO.

One dropper (1 ml) provides 1,000 mcg Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin). Each bottle contains 30 servings. Natural cherry-flavored liquid.

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 1 dropper (1 ml) daily or as directed by your health care professional.

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