Which form of B12 is it? The methylcobalamin or the cyanocobalamin form - which is less expensive to make but not as effective?
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For what it's worth, on the Dr. Axe web page addressing vitamin B12 deficiency, he provides a link recommending this brand as a supplement after first having said, "When buying a vitamin B12 supplement you will want to look for it in the form of methylcobalamin or hydroxycobalamin rather than cyanocobalamin because these forms or more natural and better absorbed by the body." Given his knowledge of the ideal forms for assimilation, I'd like to think he would suggest products that fit the criteria. (His Doctorate is in Chiropractic, and he's a clinical nutritionist) http://draxe.com/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms/
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Both Cyanocobalamin and Methylcobalamin are laboratory created versions whereas plain Cobalamin is a natural food extraction. If you really want products that work ALWAYS choose natural food sources rather than lab created "vitamins".
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I'm not sure (I had never heard of that before!) but I do not think cyanocobalamin is used. I did a quick Google search and found someone else on Amazon saying this. "but [I] couldn't find that their B12 is in the cyanocobalamin form anywhere on the label, so I called them. They confirmed that they use cobalamin not cyanocobalamin in this vitamin. Hope this clears up any misconceptions."That was here. http://www.amazon.com/review/R2K0RNZVS6DV29/ref=cm_cr_pr_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B00280M12A&linkCode;=&nodeID;=&tag;=#wasThisHelpfulI hope that helps.
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Hi Mary,I can't seem to find that specific information anywhere on the bottle label. I do know for a fact that if you call the Garden of Life customer service phone number that you can speak to a live person that can likely answer that question for you. Please let me know what you find out, if possible.Regards,Doug
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Do not purchase these, as I now realize that they do contain cobalamin, they fool you by taking off The front part, cyanoco. Makes me angry. So, I no longer trust Solgar. I was taking a liquid, sublingual. I am returning to that. It is absorbed thought the body better, and NO CYANOCO.
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methylcobalamin (methyl B-12) 1000mgother -- xylitol, cellulose, stearic acid (vegetable source) lemon flavor, magnesium stearate (vegetable source), citric acid, and silicon dioxide. Suitable for vegetarians.NO wheat, gluten, soybeans, dairy, egg, shellfish/fish, peanuts/tree nuts
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Don't have the box any more. I switched to a higher dosage with b12 only. The 10,000 mch B12 has methylcobalamin, lactose and acacia gum. It's bright red with no taste. The one you are asking about had an unusual (not bad) taste.
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When a manufacturer lists simply "cobalamin," it can be assumed that it is the less expensive form; cyanocobalamin. Solgar also makes a methylcobalamin for those who would rather use that. Methyl costs more, so Solgar is trying to offer people options. On Amazon, you can get 250 of the 1000mcg cyano for $20...or, you can get only 60 of the 1,000mcg methyl for $10. So, basically, you can get about four times as much product for only twice the money.
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The ingredients are in fact Methylcobalamin & Cyanocobalamin as that is our latest formula. Unfortunately the most recent orders were sent with the old label. Thanks. SprayVit Customercare
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Hi, Yes, the Vitamin Code B-12 does have methylcobalamin in it. Thank you :-)
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70% Cyanocobalamin, 15% Methylcobalamin, 15% Dibencozide according to the label.
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Methylcobalamin is equivalent physiologically to vitamin B12, and can be used to prevent or treat pathology arising from a lack of vitamin B12 (vitamin B12 deficiency), such as pernicious anemia.Methylcobalamin is also used in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and as a preliminary treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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Here is what it says on the bottle. (25 mg S. cerevisiae). 125 mcg. 2083% DV. Hope that helps, does not say anything else on what form of B12.
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The cyanocobalamin is listed in the ingredients while methylcobalamin is not listed as an ingredient.
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Nothing but Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin, which is a certain type of B12 , more easily assimilated into the body, and not synthetic). Hope that helps.
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B12 5000 mcg (as methylcobalamin)other ingredients, Lactose, cellulose,croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate (vegetable grade)
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This is a highly absorbable form of B-12. I had tested low in B-12 previously... tried other formulation/dosage but the levels didn't improve much. After taking MethylCobalamin 1MG daily, after a few months, now test in the normal reference range.
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That's a good question and also one that makes this product's claims hard to believe. I think commercially B12 only comes from a process of industrial bacterial biosynthesis which I don't think can be 100% natural. Wonder if this still means this product is vegan or natural as they claim.This is exactly the point of my review I wrote for this supplement a few weeks ago.
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I really don't see B12 as being for energy. I am working with an MTHFR defect and this directly replaces the B12 that the enzyme is deficient in recycling. If you plan on using this as a cheap alternative to energy drinks you will probably be disappointed. I do know of people who were vegan and low on B12 without knowing so until diagnosed with neurological problems. Metylcobalamine is the actual type of B12 that the body uses, it does not need to be converted to another form to be active in the methylation cycle.
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Methylcobalamin is equivalent physiologically to vitamin B12, and can be used to prevent or treat pathology arising from a lack of vitamin B12 (vitamin B12 deficiency), such as pernicious anemia. Methylcobalamin is also used in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and as a preliminary treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.