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B12 500 mcg

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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 preventing megaloblastic anemia and maintaining neurological health. This formulation provides a standard dose for supporting these physiological processes.

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Label Data

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

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

500 mcg (8333% DV)
208.3× RDA — above typical dose 139 studies (A:1, B:44)

Other Ingredients

Cellulose Rice Flour Silica Stearic Acid
Claims

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: Use only as directed. Take one tablet up to three times daily. Store in a cool, dry place.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNING: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Keep your health care practitioner informed when using this product.

Formulation Notes

AS CYANOCOBALAMIN

Additional Information

SINCE 1932

FRESH HEALTHY

Discussion: B-12 is necessary for the formation and maintenance of red blood cells. B-12 is essential for the formation of nerve tissue and is important for healthy cardiovascular function. B-12 supplementation may help prevent B-12 deficiency in strict vegetarians and persons with impaired absorption, especially persons over 50 years of age.

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Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 31315 19830 4
DSLD Entry Date2014-08-26
Product TypeVitamin
FormTablet or Pill
BrandThompson
DSLD ID36272
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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