{"product_id":"vitamin-b12-supplement","title":"Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin Supplement 1000 mcg","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooper Complete® Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin Supplement supports healthy nerve cells† and energy production†. Those at risk of B12 deficiency are individuals age 60 and older, strict vegetarians and people with pernicious anemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a dietary supplement, take 1 vegetarian capsule daily or as directed by your health care professional. Each bottle contains 100 servings.\u003cbr\u003eHow It Helps\u003cbr\u003eVitamin B12 is naturally found in animal products such as fish, poultry, meat, eggs or dairy. Vitamin B12 is not found in plants. Breakfast cereals and dairy alternative milk (soy, coconut, oat or almond milk) are also often fortified with Vitamin B12 supplements. Both beef liver and clams, an odd combination, have incredibly high levels of this vitamin, and salmon and trout have good levels of vitamin B12. This vitamin also naturally occurs in chicken, tuna, yogurt, milk, eggs, and cheese. Vitamin B12 is also found in virtually all multivitamins, although usually in the less efficiently absorbed cyanocobalamin form. Prescriptions for vitamin B12 are also sometimes prescribed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is At Risk For Vitamin B12 Deficiency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals with diabetes who take Metformin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals who are heavy drinkers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals with pernicious anemia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals who have undergone weight loss surgery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals with Celiac and Crohn's Disease\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals on acid blocker medications such as Nexium, Prevacid or Zantac\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals who consume very little animal protein or dairy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder adults (60+ years of age)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegans\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarians\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/pdf\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-Consumer.pdf\"\u003eNational Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e estimate vitamin B12 deficiency for 1.5-15% of the public. With age, stomach acid levels decline, and this can cause a Vitamin B12 deficiency. In addition, many older adults trend towards a diet with less animal and dairy products, and the combination of changing diet and lower stomach acid levels can cause a deficiency. For these reasons, Cooper Clinic regularly measures B12 blood levels in patients over the age of 60 and others who might be at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory issues\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoodiness or depression\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscle weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtreme fatigue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow blood pressure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbness or tingling in arms and legs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShakiness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnsteady gait\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncontinence\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis laundry list of symptoms is identical to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coopercomplete.com\/blog\/supplements-for-chronic-inflammation\/\"\u003esigns of aging\u003c\/a\u003e for many. For this reason, and because it's possible to have only one or two of the symptoms and still be deficient, speak with your healthcare provider about B12 testing if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. Vitamin B12 is important for metabolism, the formation of red blood cells, and the maintenance of the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.† Working in combination with Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coopercomplete.com\/blog\/folate-health-benefits\/\"\u003eVitamin B9 (folic acid)\u003c\/a\u003e, B12 plays a key role in converting homocysteine into methionine, one of the 20 or so building blocks from which the body builds new proteins.† This product is gluten-free, Non-GMO. One serving provides 1,000 mcg of Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin Supplement. Each bottle contains 100 servings. Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily or as directed by your health care professional. Cooper Complete products are verified, and lot tested. If you would like a copy of a Certificate of Authenticity for a specific product or to learn more about our testing process and results, please contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:customerservice@coopercomplete.com\"\u003ecustomerservice@coopercomplete.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call our team directly at 888.393.2221 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday central time (CST).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cooper Complete","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48562524848385,"sku":"816899000386","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/8170\/0609\/files\/CC-Grid-Product-Vitmin-B-12-bottle-July2023.jpg?v=1776193549","url":"https:\/\/shop.cooperaerobics.com\/products\/vitamin-b12-supplement","provider":"The Shop at Cooper","version":"1.0","type":"link"}