What the official page says
The product is a dissolving lozenge providing vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin. The form and dose are label facts; whether supplementation is useful depends on diet, absorption, age, medicines and clinical context.
What to verify next
NIH ODS explains B12’s roles in blood and nerve cells and describes food, supplement and absorption considerations. A high label amount does not by itself identify deficiency or determine the right dose.
How the formula may work
Vitamin B12 is required for DNA synthesis, red-blood-cell formation and normal neurological function. A lozenge dissolves in the mouth, but the clinical usefulness of supplementation still depends on dietary intake, intrinsic-factor or medication-related absorption and a person’s laboratory context.
Active ingredients
Ingredient names and amounts follow the official source where disclosed. Missing values are not inferred.
Other ingredients / excipients
- Methylcobalamin 500 mcg
- Strawberry-flavored lozenge
- 100 vegetarian lozenges Item 00361
Label serving direction
Dissolve one lozenge daily in the mouth, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Primary health-goal users
- Adults comparing a single B12 product with a multivitamin
- People whose diet or absorption context makes B12 status worth discussing with a professional
- Readers who need a dissolving vegetarian lozenge format
Potential benefits and evidence framing
- Provides a defined 500 mcg methylcobalamin serving
- Supports normal red-blood-cell, neurological and DNA-related biology
- Can be useful for label comparison, but a high dose does not diagnose deficiency or replace evaluation
Possible adverse effects
- B12 is generally well tolerated, but nausea, diarrhea, headache or acne-like eruptions are possible
- Sorbitol and mannitol may cause digestive symptoms in sensitive people
- Allergy to flavoring or excipients remains possible
Contraindications and precautions
- Do not use the product to delay evaluation of anaemia, numbness, weakness or cognitive change
- Review chloramphenicol, kidney/liver disease, pregnancy and lactation with a clinician when relevant
- Check sweeteners and flavoring against allergies or digestive intolerance
Questions to keep visible
Review unexplained neurological or blood symptoms with a clinician rather than self-treating. Check the current label for sweeteners and flavoring if you have sensitivities.
Evidence and source trail
- Life Extension — Vitamin B12 product page Source type: Official product page · Source language: English · Last checked: 2026-08-04
- NIH ODS — Vitamin B12 Source type: Independent public-health reference · Source language: English · Last checked: 2026-08-04