B12~ Methylcobalamin vs Cyanocobaliamin

October 1st, 2008

Methylcobalamin is an extremely expensive form of Vitamin B12.  That is why it is usually found in supplements (sublingual tablets) that are only B12.  You will find Methylcobalamin in packages of 30 to 60 sublingual tablets selling for $25 and up.  Keep in mind this is only for the Methylcobalamin B12 and nothing else.  Some researchers question whether these non-cyanocobalamin supplements are stable in their oral form. For this reason, much larger amounts are typically used with hope that at least some are absorbed intact.  In regards to absorption Cyanocobaliamin requires the additional step of being converted in the liver. The fact  that Methylcobalamin does not need to be converted in the liver is largely canceled out by questionable stability of Methylcobalamin in oral preparations. Therefore, the difference between the two forms is negligible and more specifically in price only.

When formulating a comprehensive multiple product like ALL ONE Vitamins and Minerals, that contains generous amounts of over 51 nutrients, choices are made primarily as to the effectiveness as well as the impact of a particular ingredient on the over all retail price.
In the case of Methylcobalamin vs Cyanocobaliamin we weighted the absorption issue, the stability issue and the cost factor and chose Cyanocobaliamin.

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