MegaFood Methyl B12 -- 60 Tablets

MegaFood Methyl B12 Description

Fresh From Farm To Tablet™
Supports Heart & Blood Health with The Active Form of B12
Certified Gluten-Free • Certified Vegan
Tested Free of Pesticides & Herbicides
Soy Free • Dairy Free • Farm Fresh • Non GMO

MegaFood® Methyl B12 supports heart and blood health through methylated (active) forms of folate, B12 and B6, and helps to maintain healthy levels of homocysteine, an amino acid found in the blood. These vitamins are delivered together with nourishing, real food, and each mini tablet can be taken on an empty stomach, any time throughout the day.

Get methyl B12 plus B6 and folate for optimal wellness

Benefits:

Supports heart health, the formation of healthy blood cells & helps maintain already healthy levels of homocysteine, an amino acid found in the blood
Convenient, one-a-day mini tablets
Contains the active form of vitamin B6 delivered with organic brown rice, and the methylated forms of folate (delivered with broccoli) and B12, suitable for those who specifically desire methylated for
Includes 225 mg of beetroot for a naturally occurring source of phytonutrients
Those following a vegan lifestyle may not get B12 in the diet; Methyl B12 is Certified Vegan
Take anytime of day, even on an empty stomach

MegaFood Methyl B12 contains the active form of vitamin B6 and methylated (active) forms of folate and B12 to help support heart and blood health and to maintain healthy levels of homocysteine, an amino acid found in the blood. These vitamins are delivered together with nourishing, real food.

Our purpose is to grow a healthier world. This guides everything we do, from environmental impact and employee well-being to sourcing and how we make our products.

We believe the most nutritious food comes from healthy soil. Our goal is to partner with farmers who share our commitment to regenerative agriculture, working to nourish the soil for quality ingredients that make for premium supplements. We hope you enjoy this product.

Directions

Suggested Use: Adults take 1 tablet daily with a beverage. May be taken any time of day, even on an empty stomach.

Free Of

GMOs, gluten, animal ingredients, pesticides, herbicides, soy and dairy.

*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.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Tablet

Servings per Container: 60

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate with organic brown rice)	8 mg	471%

Folate (L-5-MTHF with broccoli) (200 mcg L-5-MTHF)	340 mcg DFE	85%

Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin in S. cerevisiae)	500 mcg	20,833%

Beet Root	225 mg	*

*Daily value not established.

Other Ingredients: Cellulose, stearic acid, silica.

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