B Vitamins
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The B vitamin family consists of a group of individual vitamins. The most important function of the B vitamin family is to work as coenzymes in the body, mediating the energy production cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle. B vitamins are water-soluble and are generally safe in large doses because the body can easily excrete excess intake. Since B vitamins work synergistically in many of their functions, many people find best results when they are all taken together in a B complex formula. Individual B vitamins, on the other hand, may be recommended for therapeutic reasons, since their action in large doses can produce specific effects.
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B Vitamins
B-12 1,000 mcg PR (Item #205)
B Vitamins
B-12 500 mcg Tabs (Item #204)
B Vitamins
B-12 Lozenge 1,000 mcg (Item #418)
Vitamin B-12 belongs to the class of water soluble B-vitamins. It works with folic acid to make DNA, red blood cells and nerve cells. Many people lack B-12 due to poor diet, reduced stomach acid (known to facilitate the absorption of B-12), or less intrinsic factor, a key element secreted in our stomachs to absorb B-12. B-12 is found naturally in animal sources such as liver, eggs, cheese, and meat. Combined with vitamins B-6 and folate, B-12 helps with balancing homocysteine levels, a key health marker. Vitamin B-12 is especially important for older adults who tend to lack B-12 in their diet and have less stomach acid secretion to absorb B-12. Others who often have higher requirements for B-12 include vegetarians and those who have undergone gastric surgery.
B Vitamins
B-6 100 mg Tabs (Item #215)
B Vitamins
Balanced B-100 Caps (Item #239)