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B12 500 mcg

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This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve function and red blood cell formation. There is strong evidence supporting its role in maintaining cognitive health and energy metabolism. This ingredient profile is associated with a high safety score.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for B12 500 mcg
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Label Data

1 Lozenge(s)
Serving Size
Vitamin
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

500 mcg (20833% DV)
208.3× RDA — above typical dose 139 studies (A:1, B:44)

Other Ingredients

Mannitol Sorbitol Microcrystalline Cellulose Vegetable Stearate Croscarmellose Sodium natural Strawberry flavor
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: Take one (1) lozenge one to four times daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Place lozenge in mouth and allow to dissolve, then swallow.

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.

When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

Formulation Notes

Non GMO LE Certified

Essential B Vitamin

Additional Information

Non GMO LE Certified

To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 37870 36110 7
DSLD Entry Date2020-08-23
Product TypeVitamin
FormLozenge
BrandLife Extension
DSLD ID231665
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

237
Research Sources
53
Avg Quality
83
Meta Analysis
74
Systematic Review
45
Rct
29
Clinical Trial
2
Guideline
2
Regulatory Source
1
Openfda Safety
A Associations between serum Homocysteine, vitamin B9, and vitamin B12 levels and the formation of intracranial Aneurysms: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia 2025 PubMed DOI
A Intake of vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 and risk of coronary heart disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2019 PubMed DOI
A Oral vitamin B12 versus intramuscular vitamin B12 for vitamin B12 deficiency
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018 PubMed DOI
A Effects of Vitamin B12 Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Depressive Symptoms, and Fatigue: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression
Meta Analysis Nutrients 2021 PubMed DOI
A Efficacy of different routes of vitamin B12 supplementation for the treatment of patients with vitamin B12 deficiency: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Systematic Review Irish journal of medical science 2024 PubMed DOI
B Helicobacter pylori infection and micronutrient deficiency in pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis BMJ open gastroenterology 2020 PubMed DOI
B Vitamin B12 supplementation during pregnancy for maternal and child health outcomes
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
B A comprehensive review and meta-regression analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the impact of vitamin B12 supplementation on homocysteine levels
Meta Analysis Nutrition reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
B Relationship between vitamin B12 levels and motor development: A systematic review
Systematic Review Clinical nutrition ESPEN 2024 PubMed DOI
B Vitamin B12, folate, and homocysteine in metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Frontiers in endocrinology 2023 PubMed DOI
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