Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg | 100 lozenges | NOW Foods

Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg chewable tablets by NOW Foods

Prefer not to swallow a capsule? This vitamin B12 from NOW Foods comes as a chewable tablet that slowly dissolves in the mouth. Each chewable tablet provides 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 as cyanocobalamin, supplemented with folate. A bottle contains 100 chewable tablets, which lasts over three months with one per day.

What vitamin B12 is

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is one of the eight B vitamins and a special one: it is the only vitamin that occurs in significant amounts almost exclusively in animal products, such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy. Those who eat plant-based or vegan diets naturally get little B12 and therefore more often look to a supplement. B12 is also a relatively large and complex vitamin molecule; in supplements, it is usually offered as cyanocobalamin, a stable and widely used form, or as methylcobalamin. This product uses cyanocobalamin, with 1000 mcg per chewable tablet.

What B12 and folate contribute to

Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the normal functioning of the nervous system, and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Vitamin B12 also contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and to normal psychological function. Folate complements this and contributes to normal blood formation. Both vitamin B12 and folate contribute to normal homocysteine metabolism; therefore, they are combined in this product. The full list of permitted health claims is further down on this page.

The chewable tablet form

A chewable tablet, also known as a lozenge, is a tablet that you let dissolve in the mouth instead of swallowing it at once. This is practical for those who find capsules or regular tablets difficult. The chewable tablets are sweetened with, among others, fructose, sorbitol, and xylitol and contain natural flavorings. In addition to the 1000 mcg of vitamin B12, each chewable tablet provides 170 mcg DFE folate, which is listed separately on the label.

Who this B12 is suitable for

This vitamin B12 is for those who want to specifically supplement this vitamin, in a form that you do not have to swallow. The combination with folate makes it an easy daily supplement, and the chewable tablet is one of the most user-friendly forms to take B12. It is also practical for those on the go: no water is needed to take it. The chewable tablet form aligns with how B12 is often taken: slowly dissolving in the mouth instead of as a capsule. In short: a user-friendly B12 chewable tablet from a brand known for clear labels and controlled production.