INGREDIENT
Vitamin B12
An essential vitamin for the nervous system, blood formation, and cell division.
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a central role in the nervous system, the formation of red blood cells, and processes essential for cell division and DNA synthesis.
It is one of the few vitamins found almost exclusively in animal-based foods.
The importance of Vitamin B12
Because vitamin B12 is involved in numerous biochemical processes, it is essential for overall health.
Methylcobalamin is the form of vitamin B12 the body uses at the cellular level.
Vitamin B12 does not work in isolation, but in synergy with Vitamin B6 and Folate. Together, they support core processes the body relies on to process nutrients and maintain proper cellular function.
In our AM sprays, these vitamins are combined in their functional forms, aligned with this natural synergy.
Vitamin B12 plays an essential role in many biochemical processes:
These functions are recognised by EFSA and supported by medical literature.
The absorption of vitamin B12 from food is a complex process that depends on stomach acid and intrinsic factor.
As a result, effective availability can vary, even when intake appears sufficient.
Lower B12 status is more commonly seen in:
This makes the form and availability of vitamin B12 particularly relevant.
Vitamin B12 in food is bound to proteins and must be released and absorbed during digestion before it can be used by the body.
Vitamin B12 naturally occurs in:
With a varied diet, intake can be sufficient. However, vitamin B12 deficiency occurs regularly.
The risk of deficiency is high among vegetarians, especially those who also avoid eggs and dairy products.
Vitamin B12 is one of the few vitamins found almost exclusively in animal-based foods. Plant-based foods do not naturally provide reliable amounts of vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 is involved in the development and functioning of the nervous system and in processes important for growth and cell division.
Adequate intake supports normal development during the growth phase.
Vitamin B12 is water-soluble, and excess amounts are generally excreted.
No upper intake level has been established for vitamin B12, as toxicity from oral intake has not been demonstrated. Nevertheless, a thoughtful and appropriate dosage remains advisable.
