The Solgar Vitamin B12 500μg is a dietary supplement in plant capsules, with 500μg of vitamin B12 in cyanocobalamin form per capsule, a quantity corresponding to 20000% of the Recommended Daily Allowance. The package contains 50 plant capsules and the formula is suitable for vegans.
It is aimed at adults who follow a plant-based or limited animal food diet, those who want a high and consistent daily B12 intake, and those who prefer capsules instead of sublingual or injectable formulations.
Cobalamin is the only vitamin that contains a metal in its core, cobalt, and it is produced exclusively by microorganisms. Plants do not synthesize it and do not accumulate it, so it almost exclusively reaches the diet through animal foods, i.e. meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Anyone who removes these categories from their plate at the same time removes the main dietary source of B12.
Its absorption is also the most complex of all vitamins. It requires an acidic gastric environment to be released from food proteins and a specific protein, the intrinsic factor, to pass into the final part of the small intestine. This mechanism has a limited capacity per meal, which explains why B12 supplements circulate in doses far above the Recommended Daily Allowance: a small percentage of the dose passes by passive diffusion, regardless of the intrinsic factor. B12 is water-soluble and the excess is excreted.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, the vitamin B12 of this preparation is presented as follows:
The above formulations are attributed to the manufacturer and correspond to approved health claims for vitamin B12.
It suits vegans and vegetarians who do not get B12 from their diet and need consistent daily coverage. It suits older adults, in whom gastric acidity and absorption often decrease. It also suits adults with an intense schedule who feel tired and want to cover their basic needs for B vitamins. It is a dietary supplement. It does not replace a medical diagnosis or medication, and anyone suspecting a deficiency should consult a doctor for laboratory testing.
Main ingredients: Per plant capsule: Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 500μg, corresponding to 20000% of the Reference Dietary Intake.
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (plant capsule shell), magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.
Free from: Starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, artificial flavors or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: plant capsules
Recommended dosage: Adults, one (1) plant capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
With one capsule per day, the package of 50 plant capsules is sufficient for 50 days of use, i.e. for about one month and three weeks. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication or have any condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
It is a stable form of vitamin B12, the most studied and widely used in supplements. The body converts it into its active forms.
Because the absorption of B12 from the intestine is limited per intake. High doses ensure that a small but constant percentage will pass by passive diffusion. The excess is excreted, as the vitamin is water-soluble.
Yes. The capsule is of plant origin and the manufacturer states that the product is suitable for vegans.
With one capsule per day, the 50 plant capsules cover 50 days.
Here you get only B12, in a high dose. A B complex provides smaller doses of several B vitamins together. If your goal is specifically B12, the monotherapy gives greater control over the dose.
Any time, preferably with a meal, as stated by the manufacturer.
No. According to the manufacturer's statement, the product does not contain wheat, gluten, soy or dairy products.
Only with laboratory testing and evaluation by a doctor. The supplement does not replace a diagnosis.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or diagnosis of a human disease.
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Main ingredients: Per plant capsule: Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 500μg, corresponding to 20000% of the Reference Dietary Intake.
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (plant capsule shell), magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.
Free from: Starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, artificial flavors or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: plant capsules
Recommended dosage: Adults, one (1) plant capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
With one capsule per day, the package of 50 plant capsules is sufficient for 50 days of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication or have any condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
