Buying the best vitamin B12 tablets? Pay attention to these 4 points.

To find the best B12 tablets, I recommend you look for the following features:

• Bioactive forms of vitamin B12 – methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin – are best absorbed
• Melting tablet or sublingual tablet – for fast and effective absorption
• Contains substances that improve absorption – such as the active form of vitamin B6
• Natural fragrances, colours and flavours – for example Stevia instead of sugars

Vitamin B12 comes in different forms, but not all forms are absorbed equally well by your body.

The best vitamin B12 tablets contain the active and natural forms :

• Methylcobalamin – highly effective, immediately absorbable and important for supporting the nervous system.
• Adenosylcobalamin – also directly absorbable and essential for the conversion of fatty acids and amino acids into energy.

These forms can be used directly by your body, making them work faster and more efficiently.

There are two other, synthetic forms of vitamin B12.

These are less active and must be converted in the body to methylcobalamin or adenosylcobalamin (the active forms) before they can be used:

• Cyanocobalamin – often used because it is cheap and stable, but your body has a harder time absorbing it.
• Hydroxocobalamin – Mainly used in injections because of its longer lasting effect, but less suitable in supplements.

A melt tablet or sublingual tablet has several advantages over regular B12 tablets.

1. When you place B12 melt tablets under your tongue, they dissolve slowly and are absorbed directly into your bloodstream through the mucous membranes of your mouth. This way, B12 bypasses digestion, making it more readily available to the body. (1) (2)
   This is especially useful for people who have difficulty absorbing nutrients through the intestines.
   
   
2. In addition, it is ideal for people who have difficulty swallowing tablets, such as the elderly and children.

Vitamin B6 is important for the proper functioning of vitamin B12 in your body.

B12 must first be converted into an active form before it can work properly. Vitamin B6 helps with this conversion.

In addition, B6 and B12 work together to lower the amount of homocysteine ​​in your blood, which contributes to a healthy heart.

Without enough B6, B12 may be less effective, even if you are getting enough B12. .

Choose vitamin B12 melt tablets without artificial fragrances, flavors, or fillers. The manufacturer often indicates this on the packaging. Check the ingredients list.

Many B12 melt tablets contain synthetic additives to improve taste and texture, but these can reduce the effectiveness of the B12.

For best results, choose supplements with only natural ingredients like stevia or natural flavors. This way, you're guaranteed a safe and effective product.

Vitamin B12 plays a role in your energy metabolism and nervous system:

• Helps reduce fatigue
• Supports the nervous system and contributes to concentration and memory
• Plays a role in the production of cells, including red blood cells
• Supports the immune system and homocysteine ​​metabolism *

(*) Homocysteine ​​is a substance that occurs naturally in your body. Too much homocysteine ​​can be bad for your heart. Vitamin B12 helps convert homocysteine ​​into other substances, preventing excessive levels from remaining in your blood. This helps keep your heart healthy.