AOR’s Methyl B12 – 5 mg provides 5 mg in an easy to take lozenge making it ideal for those who have neurological conditions or nerve problems. Vegetarians, elderly people, those suffering from pernicious or megaloblastic anemia, atrophic gastritis, Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease or other types of inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders are at greater risk for B12 deficiency and may benefit from high doses of methylcobalamin.
Methylcobalamin is the active, coenzyme form of vitamin B12. Cyanocobalamin, the most common form of supplemental B12, must be converted first several times before the body can utilize it. Since cyanocobalamin has to undergo an extensive process, supplementation with methylcobalamin is preferable, and it's also the specific form of B12 shown to support the brain and nervous system. Methylcobalamin may also help normalize sleep-wake cycles, providing a better quality sleep for some.