B12 High Potency (30g powder) - Higher Nature

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin, which is lacking in the vegan diet. If you are not eating animal products, we strongly suggest you take a B12 supplement. Vitamin B12 deficiency can result in neurological damage. It is particularly important to consider a B12 supplement when pregnant and breastfeeding to avoid lasting damage to your infant.

Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin with a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the formation of blood. It is one of the eight B vitamins. It is normally involved in the metabolism of every cell of the body, especially affecting DNA synthesis and regulation, but also fatty acid synthesis and energy production.

Historically, vitamin B12 was discovered from its relationship to the disease pernicious anemia, an autoimmune disease. Vitamin B12 deficiency can potentially cause severe and irreversible damage, especially to the brain and nervous system. At levels only slightly lower than normal, a range of symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and poor memory may be experienced. Vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause symptoms of mania and psychosis.

B12-like substances are found in certain organisms, including Spirulina (a cyanobacterium) and some algae. These substances are active in tests of B12 activity by highly sensitive antibody-binding serum assay tests, which measure levels of B12 and B12-like compounds in blood. However, these substances do not have B12 biological activity for humans, a fact which may pose a danger to vegans and others who do not ingest B12 producing bacteria, but who nevertheless may show normal "B12" levels in the standard immunoassay which has become the normal medical method for testing for B12 deficiency.

According to the U.K. Vegan Society, the present consensus is that any B12 present in plant foods is likely to be unavailable to humans and so these foods should not be relied upon as safe sources, as the B12 analogues can compete with B12 and inhibit metabolism. Also, vegan humans who eat only plant based foods must ordinarily take special care to supplement their diets accordingly. The only reliable vegan sources of B12 are foods fortified with B12 (including some soy products and some breakfast cereals), and B12 supplements.

Vitamin B12 is essential for healthy red blood cells, energy, nervous system and cognitive function but it cannot be absorbed from food unless the stomach makes ‘intrinsic factor’, which may be reduced as we age, or in those with poor digestion. This delicious powder is absorbed directly from the mouth, avoiding the need for ‘intrinsic factor’.

Vitamin B12 contains the mineral cobalt. It helps to break down protein, carbohydrate & fat and joins with calcium during absorption. It supports iron function, carotene absorption, vitamin A conversion from a beta carotene, DNA & RNA formation and works in cell division. It supports a healthy nervous system, red blood cell growth, brain and liver function, appetite, bones, joints, mood, memory, concentration, sleep, pregnancy, breastfeeding, growth and immunity...

Contains Xylitol. Do not feed Xylitol to dogs. Not suitable for citrus allergy sufferers.

Here's a link to an article on the importance of taking a B12 supplement, by Dr Gabriel Cousens

* Free delivery to most of the UK for all orders over £150 (net of vat) *

* Please note: While the vast majority of orders placed before midday are dispatched the same day, this is not guaranteed. Next day delivery is the service we have with the courier once we've dispatched your order, it does not guarantee that your order arrives the day after you place your order. *

Postage rates

All orders up to 2kg (1.8kg plus packaging*) will normally be sent via Royal Mail. The prices are:

Europe £3 / 500g (with mainland UK capped at £6)

Rest of the world £6 / 500g
Except orders up to 200g: £3.00

Courier rates

Orders over 2kg & under 25kg (including all packaging*) will be sent by courier

Mainland UK £6 (*free over £150 - and up to 25kg)
(excluding Islands & Highlands)

For UK Highlands & Islands of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man & Isle of Scilly - please select EU 'Zone B'

(ie. if your postcode begins with AB, BT, DD, DG, EH, FK, G, HS, IM, IV, KA 27-28, KW, KY, ML, PA 20-49, PA 60-78, PH 17-26, PH 30-44, PH 49-50, TD, TR 21-25, ZE)

Jersey & Guernsey have a separate category for 2kg-10kg, most orders under 2kg will be posted.

For most other countries within the EU, the rates are as follows:

£13.50: Benelux, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland (Republic of), N. Ireland

£23.50: Austria, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain

£32.50: Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland

£40: United states, Canada - £40 for 2kg-5kg, then £50 for 5kg-10kg

For orders over 25kg, please call +44 (0)1243 523335, or email melissa@rawliving.co.uk for discounted prices and for carriage rates.

If you do not see your destination country listed, please email melissa@rawliving.co.uk , or call +44 (0)1243 523335 and we will look at the best rate for the weight and value of your order.

IMPORTANT!
Some countries will not allow the import of certain products. It is the responsibility of the customer to establish what their country rules and regulations are. Raw Living cannot be held responsible for orders delayed or returned by customs. If a package is returned by customs we will be charged, and this cost, together with the original carriage cost and a 10% handling fee will be deducted from any refund requested.

_{Please note that we periodically review carriage rates and they are subject to slight changes. We do not seek to make profit from carriage and in many cases they are heavily discounted.}

_{*packaging is approx 50g on small orders up to 200g on larger orders. so for example, if you purchased 1.81kg of goods, this would be dispatched by courier and the carriage charge would be for 2kg}

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