Active B12-Folate
Supports red blood cell function, energy metabolism, and neurological health†
Product Overview
If you’re looking to support your overall well-being, methylfolate (the active form of folate) and methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) can help support your metabolism and give your mind and body an energy boost.
Methylfolate and methylcobalamin play key roles in promoting heart health, enhancing mood, improving brain function, and supporting the nervous system.†
Our Active B12-Folate lozenges offer a highly potent and easily absorbable combination of vitamin B12 and folate, specifically formulated to offer robust cardiovascular and nervous system support.†
Dissolved orally, these lozenges efficiently deliver essential nutrients through the mucosal membranes in the mouth, ensuring rapid absorption.
Benefits
- Promotes healthy mood†
- Supports brain, vascular, and nervous system function†
Who Can Benefit
- People experiencing labile moods†
- Individuals experiencing cognitive decline†
- Individuals with bloodwork that shows reduced vitamin B12 or folate levels†
Key Features
- High Bioavailability: The lozenge form of Active B12-Folate ensures optimal absorption. It uses methylcobalamin for B12 and Metafolin®‡ for folate to provide potent bioavailability for optimal absorption and effectiveness.
- Convenient Lozenge Form: The supplement is provided in a lozenge that dissolves in the mouth, for enhanced absorption and making it simple to take.
- Allergen Statement: Active B12-Folate is made without most common allergens including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame, and contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Contains wheat.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place (59°-85°F) away from direct light.
Detailed Overview
Active B12-Folate lozenges offer a highly potent and easily absorbable combination of vitamin B12 and folate, specifically formulated to support cardiovascular, metabolic, and nervous system health.†
This product effectively delivers essential nutrients through the mucosal membranes in the mouth for quick and enhanced absorption.
Methylfolate and methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) support vascular, mood, brain, and nervous system health in a form that's readily absorbable in the body.†
References
- Balashova OA, Visina O, Borodinsky LN. Folate action in nervous system development and disease. Dev Neurobiol. 2018;78(4):391-402. doi:10.1002/dneu.22579
- Milunsky A. Multivitamin/folic acid supplementation in early pregnancy reduces the prevalence of neural tube defects. JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association. 1989;262(20):2847. doi:10.1001/jama.1989.03430200091032
| Serving Size 1 Tablet | ||
| Amount Per Tablet | % Daily Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Folate (as Metafolin®‡ calcium L-5- methyltetrahydrofolate) | 1,360 mcg DFE (800 mcg) |
340% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 1,000 mcg | 41,667% |
Other Ingredients:
Mannitol, vegetable stearine, silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, and stearic acid.
Contains: Wheat
‡Metafolin® is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
Suggested Use
Adults: Take 1 lozenge daily as needed or as directed by a healthcare professional. Dissolve it in your mouth and swallow or chew if you prefer. Children: As directed by a healthcare professional
Allergy Statement
- This product is made without most common allergens: milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame (contains wheat).
- Active B12-Folate does not contain synthetic colors, flavors, or preservatives.
- Vegan.
Caution
- Active B12-Folate should not replace any medication.
- Consult a physician if you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, are taking prescription drugs, or are under 18 years old.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult your physician if you are pregnant or nursing before taking this product.
Active B12-Folate offers highly bioavailable forms of both B12 and folate, with B12 as methylcobalamin and folate as Metafolin®‡ (L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate).
These forms are highly bioavailable and easily absorbed, ensuring maximum nutrient efficiency.
Yes, folate is safe to take long-term, however, it’s always important to consult your provider before adding or stopping folic acid supplementation, as one form may be more suited for you than another. Note that because folate supplementation can mask a B12 deficiency, these two vitamins are usually taken together.
Active B12-Folate is beneficial for individuals looking to support cardiovascular and nervous system health. It is also recommended for women of childbearing age to support healthy fetal nervous system development.1,2 If you’re looking for a formula specific to the prenatal period, please consider our Prenatal and Nursing Formula.
However, those who are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking prescription drugs should consult a healthcare professional before use. The formula is also made without most common allergens and contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, making it suitable for many users with dietary restrictions.
