view larger Nature Made Maximum Strength Vitamin B-12 5000 mcg Softgels, 60-count This supplement helps restore healthy levels of vitamin B12 in adults diagnosed with deficient B12 levels. Approximately 9% of American adults are deficient in vitamin B12.** Nature Made’s Maximum Strength formula provides 5,000 mcg of vitamin B-12, a nutrient that supports cellular energy production. Vitamin B12 is also important for proper red blood cell formation, helps maintain nervous system health, and helps maintain a healthy homocysteine level.† Helps Convert Food into Cellular Energy† Vitamin B12 plays a critical role in the pathways of your body that produce cellular energy. When you consume a meal, B vitamins, including vitamin B12, help convert the carbohydrates, proteins and fats into cellular energy to fuel your body’s many chemical reactions.† Supports Nervous System Health† Deficient levels of vitamin B12 have been associated with neurological deficits.† Essential for Proper Red Blood Cell Formation† Vitamin B12 is required for normal purine synthesis. Purines are building blocks used to make DNA for red blood cells.† Helps Maintain a Healthy Homocysteine Level† VitaminB12, vitamin B6, and folic acid (vitamin B9) individually and collectively help to maintain a healthy homocysteine level. Homocysteine is an amino acid; elevated levels of this amino acid may negatively affect vascular health. Without adequate vitamin B12, homocysteine can accumulate in the body.† Nature Made’s Commitment to Your Health Everyone wants a firm foundation to stand upon when making decisions about their health. Since 1971, the Nature Made brand has been dedicated to supporting your health with a wide range of high quality vitamin supplements. Because of their strong stand on quality and science for more than 40 years, Nature Made has earned recognition and trust among nutrition experts and people just like you. Nature Made became the first national vitamin brand in the U.S. to earn United States Pharmacopeia (USP) verification on many of its products. USP is a scientific, nonprofit organization that has been setting federally-recognized, public standards of quality for medicines; dietary supplements; and food ingredients. Safe and Quality Ingredients All Nature Made products are made in accordance with strict Good Manufacturing Practice standards. Their nutrition supplements are made from carefully selected ingredients from trusted suppliers. Nature Made products are guaranteed to meet high quality standards of purity and potency. When you take the vitamins behind that familiar yellow label, know that you’re taking the best for your health. This supplement contains no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, yeast, starch or gluten. **Tucker KL et al. Am J Clin Nutr 2000; 71:514-22. †These statements have no been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases. Nature Made Vitamin B12 At-a-Glance Helps convert food into cellular energy† Helps maintain nervous system health† Essential for proper red blood cell formation† Helps maintain a healthy homocysteine level† What’s in the Box 60 softgels Usage Suggested Use: Use only as directed by a health care professional. Take with a meal in the amount directed by a health care professional. Interactions Given that no two people are alike, if you are taking any medications you should be aware that potential drug-nutrient interactions may occur and are encouraged to consult a health care professional before using this product. Caution Do not exceed one softgel daily unless recommended by your health care professional; do not take longer than recommended by your health care professional.