Product Description

Active Chewable B12

Vitamin B₁₂ formula
• Includes methylcobalamin, the active form of vitamin B₁₂
• Helps in the formation of red blood cells
• Assists in the metabolism of proteins, fat and carbohydrates
•  Helps to prevent vitamin B₁₂ deficiency

Chewable tablets with a natural cherry flavour
• Great taste for improved patient compliance

ACTIVE Chewable B₁₂ supports red blood cell formation and macronutrient metabolism with a concentrated dose (1,000 mcg) of methylcobalamin, the body’s preferred active form of vitamin B₁₂. B₁₂-deficiency is one of the most common causes of nutrient-related anemia, especially among the elderly, with an estimated 11% of anemia cases in adults 65+ being B12-related.¹ Vegan diets² and metformin usage are also associated with increased risk of B₁₂ deficiency.³

References
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4. Health Quality Ontario. Ontario Health Technology Assessment Series. 2013; 13(23) 1-45.