Product details
Vitamin B12 500™ delivers an exceptionally high potency (500 mcg) of our unique absorption-protected Methylcobalamin (natural coenzyme Vitamin B12). Among the B-vitamins, B12 is not just the most important from a functional standpoint, but also because of its limited availability from the diet and extremely difficult absorption. Vitamin B12’s challenged absorption stems from its unusually large size and complex molecular structure.
Vitamin B12 is essential for energy production, including carbohydrate and fat metabolism, as well as the creation of hemoglobin, without which, vital oxygen cannot be transported throughout the body. Vitamin B12 is also required for the synthesis of our genetic material (DNA and RNA) and is therefore required for normal cell growth and development. Vitamin B12 supports heart and brain health by supporting homocysteine metabolism.
Typical supplements deliver Vitamin B12 in the highly inferior, unnatural form of cyanocobalamin. As its name implies, cyanocobalamin can deliver trace amounts of cyanide – an undesirable toxic chemical. No quality product would use cyanocobalamin. The large molecular size of vitamin B12 makes it highly susceptible to destruction in the digestive system, which is why our natural Methylcobalamin is protected from stomach acid so it can release its benefits in the small intestine where it can be absorbed. It is the most intelligent and effective way to orally deliver B12’s benefits.
It is well-established that stress, aging and digestive issues reduce B12’s already poor absorption, so given its critical functions, one should carefully consider supplementing this difficult to find and hard to absorb vitamin. Our Vitamin B12 overcomes all of the problems of typical B12 supplements and ensures the benefits you seek in a small easy-to-swallow capsule that is gentle to even sensitive stomachs.
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.
Key benefits
Daily Energy Metabolism and Nerve Support
B12 helps your body turn food into energy and plays a key role in normal nervous system function, including maintaining the protective myelin around nerves. It comes almost entirely from animal foods and fortified foods, and your body takes it up through a complex, multi-step process that begins with stomach acid releasing it from food. Because stomach acid often declines with age, health authorities recommend that adults over 50 get much of their B12 from supplements or fortified foods. That makes a steady daily supply worth having, especially as you get older or if you eat few animal foods.
Supports Healthy Red Blood Cell Formation
Your bone marrow makes about two million new red blood cells every second, and each one needs new DNA. B12 and Folate work together in DNA synthesis, so both play a role in normal red blood cell formation.
B12 and Folate in Their Active Forms
This formula uses B12 and folate in the forms your body puts to work. The B12 is Methylcobalamin, and the folate is L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, the main form of folate found in your blood. B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) and B12 also help your body process homocysteine, a natural byproduct your cells make every day, so it can be recycled or cleared.
Suggested use
Consume one capsule daily. You can increase your intake as required or as guided by your physician.
How it's made
Every ProCaps Laboratories product is formulated and made entirely by us, in our own facility — never outsourced to contract manufacturers.
We invest in making our own products because we prioritize quality and integrity over convenience.
In our formulations, ingredients are selected for their relevance, compatibility and effectiveness — not because they're popular or easy to sell.
We source the highest-quality raw materials, prioritizing the most bioavailable forms that are relevant.
Products are made in our 100% solar-powered facility under precise and controlled cGMP manufacturing processes, conducting in-house testing and verification of purity and potency throughout every step of production.
That's the ProCaps Promise: pure, science-driven and made with integrity by us for you.
Learn more about our commitment to quality.
Ingredients
* Percent Daily Values (% DV). † Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Gelatin capsule, Proprietary Protective Methyl B12 Matrix.
Vitamin B12 500™
Healthy Red Blood Cells • Energy Metabolism • Nerve Health
Delivers one of the most important B-complex vitamins in the form of our proprietary, absorption-protected Methylcobalamin (Natural Coenzyme Vitamin B12). Our natural methylcobalamin is protected from stomach acid so it can release its benefits in the small intestine where it can be absorbed, and is essential for metabolic health, which includes carbohydrate and fat metabolism, and thereby, energy production. Vitamin B12 also supports heart and brain health as well as the creation of hemoglobin, without which vital oxygen cannot be transported throughout the body, all in a small, easy-to-swallow capsule that is gentle even on sensitive stomachs.
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Product details
Vitamin B12 500™ delivers an exceptionally high potency (500 mcg) of our unique absorption-protected Methylcobalamin (natural coenzyme Vitamin B12). Among the B-vitamins, B12 is not just the most important from a functional standpoint, but also because of its limited availability from the diet and extremely difficult absorption. Vitamin B12’s challenged absorption stems from its unusually large size and complex molecular structure.
Vitamin B12 is essential for energy production, including carbohydrate and fat metabolism, as well as the creation of hemoglobin, without which, vital oxygen cannot be transported throughout the body. Vitamin B12 is also required for the synthesis of our genetic material (DNA and RNA) and is therefore required for normal cell growth and development. Vitamin B12 supports heart and brain health by supporting homocysteine metabolism.
Typical supplements deliver Vitamin B12 in the highly inferior, unnatural form of cyanocobalamin. As its name implies, cyanocobalamin can deliver trace amounts of cyanide – an undesirable toxic chemical. No quality product would use cyanocobalamin. The large molecular size of vitamin B12 makes it highly susceptible to destruction in the digestive system, which is why our natural Methylcobalamin is protected from stomach acid so it can release its benefits in the small intestine where it can be absorbed. It is the most intelligent and effective way to orally deliver B12’s benefits.
It is well-established that stress, aging and digestive issues reduce B12’s already poor absorption, so given its critical functions, one should carefully consider supplementing this difficult to find and hard to absorb vitamin. Our Vitamin B12 overcomes all of the problems of typical B12 supplements and ensures the benefits you seek in a small easy-to-swallow capsule that is gentle to even sensitive stomachs.
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.
Key benefits
Daily Energy Metabolism and Nerve Support
B12 helps your body turn food into energy and plays a key role in normal nervous system function, including maintaining the protective myelin around nerves. It comes almost entirely from animal foods and fortified foods, and your body takes it up through a complex, multi-step process that begins with stomach acid releasing it from food. Because stomach acid often declines with age, health authorities recommend that adults over 50 get much of their B12 from supplements or fortified foods. That makes a steady daily supply worth having, especially as you get older or if you eat few animal foods.
Supports Healthy Red Blood Cell Formation
Your bone marrow makes about two million new red blood cells every second, and each one needs new DNA. B12 and Folate work together in DNA synthesis, so both play a role in normal red blood cell formation.
B12 and Folate in Their Active Forms
This formula uses B12 and folate in the forms your body puts to work. The B12 is Methylcobalamin, and the folate is L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, the main form of folate found in your blood. B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) and B12 also help your body process homocysteine, a natural byproduct your cells make every day, so it can be recycled or cleared.
Suggested use
Consume one capsule daily. You can increase your intake as required or as guided by your physician.
How it's made
Every ProCaps Laboratories product is formulated and made entirely by us, in our own facility — never outsourced to contract manufacturers.
We invest in making our own products because we prioritize quality and integrity over convenience.
In our formulations, ingredients are selected for their relevance, compatibility and effectiveness — not because they're popular or easy to sell.
We source the highest-quality raw materials, prioritizing the most bioavailable forms that are relevant.
Products are made in our 100% solar-powered facility under precise and controlled cGMP manufacturing processes, conducting in-house testing and verification of purity and potency throughout every step of production.
That's the ProCaps Promise: pure, science-driven and made with integrity by us for you.
Learn more about our commitment to quality.
Ingredients
* Percent Daily Values (% DV). † Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Gelatin capsule, Proprietary Protective Methyl B12 Matrix.
The Science Behind the Formula
Hear Andrew’s detailed explanation from its development to the benefits it delivers.
Frequently asked questions
What does Vitamin B12 do?
B12 plays a role in normal energy metabolism, nervous system function, including maintaining the protective myelin around nerves, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis. It works with Folate in the methylation cycle, and with Folate and B6 in normal homocysteine metabolism.
Who might be more likely to fall short on B12?
A few groups may be more likely to fall short in B12 from their diet:
- Older adults: stomach acid production often declines with age, so less B12 is absorbed from food.
- Vegetarians and vegans: B12 is found mainly in animal foods and fortified foods, and adequate intake is especially important during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- People taking certain medications: acid-reducing medications can affect B12 status.
- People who’ve had weight-loss surgery or have certain digestive conditions, which can reduce B12 absorption.
If any of these apply to you, talk with your healthcare provider about testing and the right approach for you.
Why are other B vitamins included?
B vitamins work together in energy metabolism, and Folate and B6 work alongside B12 in methylation and normal homocysteine metabolism. The amounts of the other B vitamins here are supporting amounts, not a full high-potency B-complex. For broader B-vitamin support, see our High Potency Complete B-Complex.