NOW - B-12 - 60 Lozenge(s) - NPN : 80047419 Helps to prevent vitamin B12 deficiency Helps metabolize proteins, fats, carbohydrates Helps produce red blood cells High potency 5,000 mcg Active coenzyme Methylcobalamin form Enhanced with Folic Acid Chewable Vegetarian / Vegan Vitamin B-12 (Methylcobalamin) is a water soluble vitamin necessary for the maintenance of a healthy nervous system and for the metabolic utilization of fats and proteins. Vitamin B-12 is also essential for the synthesis of DNA during cell division and therefore essential for the synthesis of DNA during cell division and therefore is especially important for rapidly multiplying cells, such as blood cells.B-12 Methylcobalamin contains only the methylcobalamin form of B12, which is the coenzyme form. Methylcobalamin is considered an enhanced form of B12 and is the same form found in natural food supplies. It is believed to be a much more active and bioavailable form of this vitamin. It is the form that crosses the blood-brain barrier and is active in brain and nerve tissue. This high potency product can help energy levels.DIRECTIONS & USEAdult Dosage: Take one lozenge daily. Chew lozenge or hold in mouth until dissolved. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 months.CAUTIONS & NOTESDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.INGREDIENTS Each lozenge contains:Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 5000 mcgFolic Acid 400 mcgNon-Medicinal Ingredients: Fructose, Sorbitol, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Natural Cherry Flavour, Natural Almond Flavour, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).