NOW Foods Vitamin B12 5000 mcg., 60 Ounces Features : Now Foods Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) 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. From the FDA's website: "As part of a well-balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, Vitamin B6 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." Supports Dental Health Now Foods Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) 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. Because Now Foods Vitamin B-12 is found predominantly in animal products, strict vegetarians are at risk of developing Vitamin B-12 deficiency and may benefit from supplementation. From the FDA's website: "As part of a well-balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, Vitamin B12 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." Ingredients: Folic Acid100 %Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin). Other Ingredients: Fructose, Sorbitol, Cellulose, Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Silica and Soy Lecithin. Contains no:Salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives. Vegetarian/Vegan Product. Direction: As a dietary supplement, take one lozenge daily, holding under tongue until dissolved Safety Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Supplement Facts: Now Foods Vitamin B-12 5000 mcg - 60 Lozenges Supplement FactsServing Size: 1 LozengeServings Per Container: 60Amount Per Serving %DVFolic Acid400 mcg100 % Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 5 mg 333 % *Daily Value Not Established Other Ingredients: Fructose, Sorbitol, Cellulose, Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Silica and Soy Lecithin. Contains no: Salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives. Vegetarian/Vegan Product. Legal Statement: *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Our shipping: Most orders paid by 11 am (EST) ship the same day. Holidays add one day.