{"product_id":"now-methyl-b-12-5000mcg-60lozenges","title":"NOW Methyl B-12 5000mcg 60lozenges","description":"  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#8000ff\" size=\"6\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW Methyl B-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#f38a00\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#f38a00\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#f38a00\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eHelps to prevent vitamin B12 deficiency. Helps the body to \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003emetabolize proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Helps to form red blood cells. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eB12 is perhaps the most popular of the B-family of vitamins \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eand therefore should be represented by a variety of forms and dosage types to meet the \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eneeds of all consumers. NOW \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eoffers one of the industry’s largest selections of B12 \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003esupplements in the industry. This chewable lozenge allows for fast absorption to start \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ein the mouth.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eVitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin that is \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ecommonly found in a variety of foods, but may be low in the North American diet and \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eis deficient in the typical vegetarian diet. B12 helps maintain healthy nerve cells and \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ered blood cells and is also needed to make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. B12 \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ecombines with a substance called intrinsic factor (IF) before it is absorbed into the \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ebloodstream. An inability to absorb vitamin B12 from the intestinal tract is \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eincreasingly common among the elderly. Strict vegetarians or vegans who are not \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003etaking in proper amounts of B12 are also prone to deficiency. Vitamin B12 is used to \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003emanage B12 deficiency states, including megaloblastic anemia. Studies have also \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eshown that a deficiency of vitamin B12 can lead to abnormal neurologic and \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003epsychiatric symptoms. Supplementation with B12 has shown benefit in reversing \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eimpaired mental function in the elderly with low levels of vitamin B12. B-12 \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eMethylcobalamin 5000mcg contains only the methylcobalamin form of B12 known as \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ethe coenzyme form. Methylcobalamin is considered an enhanced form of B12 and is \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ethe same form found in natural food supplies. It is believed to be a much more active \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eand bioavailable form of this vitamin. Synergistic folic acid has been added to the \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eformula to support red blood cell formation. This product is suitable for vegetarians \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eand vegans, and uses natural sweeteners and flavours.\u003c\/font\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eDirections: \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eAdult Dosage: Take one lozenge daily. Chew lozenge or hold in mouth \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003euntil dissolved. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 months.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#f38a00\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#f38a00\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#f38a00\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e \r\n              \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eIngredients (each lozenge contains):\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\r\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eVitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin)……........................................….5000 mcg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eFolic Acid……………………………….…..........................................400 mcg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\r\n        \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eNon-Medicinal Ingredients:\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eFructose, Sorbitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eCitric Acid, Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Natural Cherry Flavour, Natural Almond \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eFlavor, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"NOW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33548238930,"sku":"3125","price":21.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0408\/7649\/files\/s3125.jpg?v=1701357771","url":"https:\/\/parisnaturalhealthfoods.ca\/products\/now-methyl-b-12-5000mcg-60lozenges","provider":"Paris Natural Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}