Vitamin B12 - for blood and mental function

Vitamin B12 plays an active role in the production of red blood cells, which in turn affect a variety of systems in the body. Vitamin B12 is also important for neurological properties, such as normal psychological functioning.

Mainly animal sources

To get vitamin B12, you need to eat a varied diet with mainly animal products such as fish, meat, seafood, eggs, liver, milk and cheese. B12 is also available in plant sources but this form is inactive so the body cannot absorb it.

Particularly important for vegans and the elderly

Since vegan diets exclude animal sources, vegans are generally at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Therefore, it is important for vegans to either take a supplement or choose foods fortified with vegan B12. Lacto-ovo vegetarians are also at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency since dairy products and eggs contain relatively little B12.
Older people can also suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency, mainly because the ability to absorb the vitamin decreases with age. It is therefore necessary to increase the dosage of supplements the older you are.

Supplemented with folic acid

Elexir vitamin B12 is supplemented with the bioavailable folic acid Quatrefolic®. This folic acid is absorbed three times faster than regular folic acid and enhances the absorption of vitamin B12.
Folic acid is also recommended during pregnancy, as it contributes to tissue growth in the pregnant woman. Elexir B12 is vegan and has a lemon flavour.