NOW Foods Vitamin B-12 Liposomal Spray is a form of Cyanocobalamin. NOW Foods Vitamin B-12 Liposomal Spray is a water soluble vitamin necessary for the maintenance of a healthy nervous system and for the metabolic utilization of fats and proteins. Now Foods Vitamin B-12 is also essential for the synthesis of DNA during cell division and therefore is especially important for rapidly multiplying cells, such as blood cells. In addition, adequate intake of Now Foods Vitamin B-12, along with Folic Acid and Vitamin B-6, supports healthy serum homocysteine levels already within the normal range, thereby supporting cardiovascular health. TMG works along with Folic Acid, B-6, and B-12 in the metabolism of homocysteine. From the FDA's website: "As part of a well-balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, Vitamin B-12 may reduce the risk of vascular disease. FDA evaluated the above claim and found that, while it is known that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol reduce the risk of heart disease and other vascular diseases, the evidence in support of the above claim is inconclusive."
Cardiovascular Health
Liposomal Spray
With Folic Acid, TMG and B-6
Supports Healthy Homocysteine Metabolism
Nerve Stability and Energy
Vegan & Vegetarian Formula
Free of Gluten, Nut, Dairy & Egg
Why do some B vitamin supplements from Now Foods have an odor? Is this normal?
B vitamins by nature do not have a pleasant aroma. This is normal and does not indicate the product is expired or otherwise compromised. The expiration date of any NOW supplement is printed on the bottom of the bottle. Sometimes you may get B vitamin powder residue on the capsules, usually yellow in color. Again, this is a normal occurrence. There is often a small amount of powder that escapes during the encapsulation process, and it sometimes coats the outside of the capsules.
I noticed that your Coenzyme B-complex is enteric coated. Does this mean it's considered slow release?
The enteric coating does slow the release of the nutrients somewhat by allowing them to pass through the stomach intact but no this does not create a time release product. It is tested to readily disintegrate in simulated intestinal conditions.
Why is the methylcobalamin form of Vitamin B-12 found in your Brain B-12 and other products a better form overall than regular B-12? Also, is it safe and where does it come from?
Most B vitamins function in the body only in their coenzyme (or active) forms, and the regular forms as found in our B-12 or certain B-complex products have to be converted into the coenzyme forms before they can do their job. These coenzyme forms, though, are usually much more expensive and are considered more potent than standard vitamin forms. Methylcobalamin is one of these coenzyme forms. It is derived via microbial fermentation, and since it is water soluble has a large safety margin.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Spray (about 0.7 mL)
Servings Per Container: about 84
Amount Per Serving %DV
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) 5 mg 294%
Folate 800 mcg DFE
(400 mcg folic acid) 200%
Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 1 mg 41667%
Trimethylglycine (TMG) (as Betaine) 100 mg †
† Daily Value Not Established
Other Ingredients: De-ionized Water, Fructose, Natural Raspberry Flavor, Citric Acid, Phospholipids (soy), Organic Stevia Leaf Extract (Enzyme-Modified Steviol Glycosides) and Potassium Sorbate (as preservative).
Suggested Use
Shake well before use. Spray 1 time under tongue, hold for 20 seconds and then swallow. Consume 1 to 2 times daily.
