Typical dose
1000-2000 mcg daily
Rating
0.0/5
Oral
Oral safety: harmless
About this supplement
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in the functioning of the brain and nervous system, as well as in the formation of red blood cells. It is essential for DNA synthesis and energy production, and it helps maintain the health of nerve cells. Methylcobalamin is the bioactive form of Vitamin B12, which is readily utilized by the body.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 1000-2000 mcg daily
- Suggested range
- 1000-5000 mcg
Potential benefits
Benefits linked to this supplement form:
Things to watch for
Possible side effects linked to this form:
Health goals
Needs and goals this form may help with:
- Sustained Focus & Concentration Cognition
- Memory & Recall Cognition
- Mental Energy & Brain Fog Cognition
- Cooling & Sensory Clarity (Topical) Cognition
- Daytime Energy & Stamina Recovery
- Fatigue & Low Energy Recovery
- Muscle Building & Strength Recovery
- Exercise Recovery & Muscle Soreness Recovery
- Joint Mobility & Stiffness Recovery
- Joint Comfort After Activity Recovery
- Topical Muscle & Joint Comfort Recovery
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Neurological Health
Other forms of Vitamin B12
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Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
13422-55-4
Formula
C63H88CoN14O14P
Physical properties
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) is a red crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It has a molecular weight of approximately 1355.4 g/mol.
How it’s made
Methylcobalamin is produced through bacterial fermentation processes, where specific bacteria synthesize the vitamin.