B Vitamins
Many of us know that vitamin B-12 is important for energy and red blood cell production. A water-soluble vitamin, B-12 is essential for cardiovasuclar health, as well as supporting proper nerve and mental function. B-12 is important for everyone, but especially for vegetarians and seniors who tend to be lacking in B-12. B-12 is also necessary for the methylation of homocysteine, a damaging by-product of protein metabolism. Vitamin B-12 can be found in several forms, and in dietary supplements the two most commonly found are cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin. Methylcobalamin is considered the active form of vitamin B-12 and may be better absorbed than cyanocobalamin. Consumers continue to request this more...Full Details
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Methylcobalamin or vitamin B-12, is required for many critical functions in the body. It is a cofactor for the activation of two key enzymes in the body, which play essential roles in folate metabolism and energy metabolism. Vitamin B-12 is essential for maintaining healthy brain function and assists in the production of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. We cannot make B-12 our own and depend on dietary intake or supplements to maintain normal levels. There are 4 different forms of vitamin B-12 that can be found in foods and supplements...Full Details B Vitamins
Methyl B-12 & Folate + P-5-P Micro Tabs (Item #245)
Active Methylated B vitamins are essential water-soluble nutrients in the vitamin B family important for cellular health, cardiovascular health, and neurotransmitter synthesis. Vitamin B--12 is important for red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. Folate is important for DNA synthesis and to prevent neural tube defects during pregnancy. Pyridoxal Phosphate (P-5-P), the active coenzyme form of B6, is crucial for neurotransmitter synthesis. By combining the biologically active coenzyme forms of B9, B-12, and B6 this formula supports recycling of homocysteine to methionine and supports cellular metabolism. B Vitamins
Methyl Folate 400 mcg 5-MTHF (Item #210)
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