Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver. It is an especially important vitamin for maintaining healthy nerve cells and it aids in the production of DNA and RNA. Cell division and blood formation do not occur without Vitamin B-12. It is of special interest to vegetarians and vegans since it is not found in any significant amounts in plant foods. Deficiency of Vitamin B-12 is a serious health issue and should not be taken lightly.

Deva Vegan Vitamin B12 comes in two strengths:

• Deva Vegan B12 1000 mcg with B6 & B9
  Folic Acid and Vitamin B6 help to balance homocysteine levels. This product contains 100% of the Daily Value of Folic Acid and Vitamin B6 to help reduce blood homocysteine levels.
  
• Deva Vegan B12 2500 mcg
  This product contains only high strength methylcobalamin (vitamin B12).

As we age, our absorption of vitamin B12 declines. This is because the stomach's production of hydrochloric acid decreases. Stomach acid is required to release Vitamin B12 from the proteins in our food so that the B12 can bind with a substance in our small intestines called Intrinsic Factor and be absorbed.

For this reason, it is advisable for people over 50 years to get their vitamin B12 levels tested and to either include, vitamin B12 fortified foods in their diet or take a vitamin B12 supplement. Vitamin B12 in these forms is not bound to proteins and are therefore ready to bind with intrinsic factor and be absorbed by the body.

While Vitamin B12 is available in various forms, Deva Vegan B-12 contains only the Methylcobalamin form. Methylcobalamin, the coenzyme form of vitamin B12 is a body-friendly version. This means that the body can use it directly without needing to take any metabolic steps first.

The fast dissolve tablet ensures that Deva B12 dissolves under the tongue so the vitamin B12 can provide its benefits. These fast dissolve B12 Tablets are pleasant tasting and dissolve quickly.

Deva Vegan Vegan B-12 is 100% animal-free and guaranteed for purity, freshness and labelled potency.

Remember all Deva Products are 100% vegan, vegetarian and are certified by the Vegan Society ( the non-profit organization that actually invented the word "vegan" ).