{"product_id":"b12-500-mcg-by-life-extension","title":"B12 500 Mcg, 100 Lozenges, by Life Extension","description":"\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 is present in foods of animal origin, including dairy products and eggs. Vegetarians and the elderly are especially susceptible to deficiency of this important nutrient, which may be caused by low dietary intake, inadequate bioavailability or poor absorption of B12.\u003csup\u003e1,2\u003c\/sup\u003e The age-related decrease in hydrochloric acid production can also affect B12 bioavailability.\u003csup\u003e3,4\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB12 Supplementation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo overcome obstacles to vitamin B12 absorption, the Institute of Medicine recommended in 1998 that vitamin B12-fortified foods (such as fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereals) and supplements containing vitamin B12 be used by older adults to help meet their B12 requirement.\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore recent research shows that supplementing with B12, even at moderate doses, can improve both B12 and folate status in older individuals.\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12, or cobalamin, works synergistically with vitamin B6 and folate to convert homocysteine into the amino acid methionine.\u003csup\u003e7\u003c\/sup\u003e This helps to maintain healthy levels of homocysteine, an emerging marker of cardiovascular, neurological and general health.\u003csup\u003e8\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Usage\u003c\/h2\u003eDissolve in mouth or chew one (1) lozenge daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-supplement_facts\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"wwwProdLDTableIngredients\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eServing Size 1 vegetarian lozenge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class=\"wwwProdLDCellAmountPerServing\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wwwProdLDTextAmountPerServing\"\u003eAmount Per Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003ctd class=\"wwwProdLDCellIngredientA\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"wwwProdLDCellIngredientA\" width=\"20%\" align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e500 mcg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class=\"wwwProdLDCellOtherIngredients\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther ingredients: mannitol, sorbitol, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate, croscarmellose sodium, natural strawberry flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class=\"wwwProdLDTitleSections\"\u003eDosage and Use\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in mouth or chew one (1) lozenge daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h2\u003eDo not exceed recommended dose.\u003cbr\u003eWhen using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.\u003cbr\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003eStore tightly closed in a cool, dry place.\u003cbr\u003eSealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Life Extension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52358595248428,"sku":"b12-500-mcg-LFE","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/0030\/0844\/files\/b12-500-mcg-LFE_main_1.jpg?v=1767905932","url":"https:\/\/www.nhc.com\/products\/b12-500-mcg-by-life-extension","provider":"Natural Healthy Concepts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}