AOR Hydroxy B12 is hydroxocobalamin delivered in a sublingual lozenge. Cyanocobalamin, the most common form of supplemental B12, must be converted first into hydroxocobalamin, and then into adenosylcobalamin, before it can be utilized by the body. Taking hydroxocobalamin allows the body to skip a step in this conversion process, allowing for faster absorption.
Vitamin B12 is essential for the health of the brain and nervous system, forming red blood cells and DNA, and is also an important part of the crucial biological pathways known as methylation cycles. However, deficiencies are quite common, particularly among vegetarians, adults over age 50, people with malabsorption or gastrointestinal disorders.
Many vitamins, including B12, are not biologically active in the form in which they are normally found in food or supplements. In these cases, the body must convert a vitamin into its coenzyme form for the vitamin to exert its biological function. The conventional form of supplemental B12 is cyanocobalamin, but this form requires a multi-step process in order to be converted to the active forms, adenosylcobalamin or methylcobalamin. Hydroxocobalamin is a unique form of vitamin B12 which is more readily converted into adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin than conventional cyanocobalamin. Both active forms (adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin) serve different but important functions in the body. By supplementing with the hydroxy form, individuals can ensure to cover their needs for both adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin.
AOR Advantage
AOR’s Hydroxy B12 delivers the essential functions of standard vitamin B12 without the cyano-form, in a convenient and reliable lozenge form.
Scientists have identified B12 deficiencies as risk factors for a multitude of conditions, including neuropathy, neurodegenerative diseases, anemia, cardiovascular problems and mood imbalances, among others. B12 supplements in general are especially important for vegetarians and to help prevent pernicious anemia. Hydroxocobalamin in particular also has the unique ability to help the body to rid itself of cyanide, both by reacting with the toxin to form cyanocobalamin (which can then be excreted) and by enhancing the detoxification of cyanide through its conversion into the less toxic thiocyanate.
Hydroxy B12 provides an active and well-absorbed form of B12 for people looking to treat or prevent deficiency and anemia in an easy to consume lozenge. It has the additional benefit of helping the body eliminate toxic cyanide.
| SERVING SIZE: 1 LOZENGE | AMOUNT | |
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| B12 (Hydroxocobalamin) | 1000 mcg | |
| Non-medical ingredients:
xylitol, sodium stearyl fumarate, microcrystalline cellulose, rice syrup organic, hyprolose. |
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AOR™ guarantees that all ingredients have been declared on the label. Contains no wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal byproduct.
Take 1 lozenge under the tongue daily with/without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
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