It is my understanding that B-12 comes naturally from animals and that non-animal B-12 is not effective, correct?
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I have been a vegan since 1999. I bought this in April of this year. It is now November and I just had bloodwork done at my annual physical. My B12 level is VERY HIGH: 1468 pg/ml. The normal range is listed as 211-911 in the lab results. So I would say, this is effective!
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Not true! Find yourself some new sources of information on the Internet. Go to www.veganhealth.org and search the site. A google search of B-12 and Jack Norris (a nutritional doctor) will pull up lots of choices, too.
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No that is not correct. Plants or Animals do not contain Vit B12. Animals generate Vit B12 using their gut bacteria in the digestive process and then the B12 is absorbed in to the meat. The same for eggs too as Chickens have the same bacteria in their guts. In humans this bacteria reside too far down in the colon and therefore cannot produce the Vit B12 at a level in the gut where the vitamin could be absorbed. Vitamin B12 supplements in Methylcobalamin or Cyanocobalamin form are actually better to get the proper amounts of Vit B12 into our bodies as the animal protein based B12 comes with an intake of Cholesterol and other not so healthy baggage. Check out Nutritionfacts.org for more on the topic. No that is not correct. Plants or Animals do not contain Vit B12. Animals generate Vit B12 using their gut bacteria in the digestive process and then the B12 is absorbed in to the meat. The same for eggs too as Chickens have the same bacteria in their guts. In humans this bacteria reside too far down in the colon and therefore cannot produce the Vit B12 at a level in the gut where the vitamin could be absorbed. Vitamin B12 supplements in Methylcobalamin or Cyanocobalamin form are actually better to get the proper amounts of Vit B12 into our bodies as the animal protein based B12 comes with... » Read More No that is not correct. Plants or Animals do not contain Vit B12. Animals generate Vit B12 using their gut bacteria in the digestive process and then the B12 is absorbed in to the meat. The same for eggs too as Chickens have the same bacteria in their guts. In humans this bacteria reside too far down in the colon and therefore cannot produce the Vit B12 at a level in the gut where the vitamin could be absorbed. Vitamin B12 supplements in Methylcobalamin or Cyanocobalamin form are actually better to get the proper amounts of Vit B12 into our bodies as the animal protein based B12 comes with an intake of Cholesterol and other not so healthy baggage. Check out Nutritionfacts.org for more on the topic. « Show Less
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Non animal source of B-12 is beer hops, that's why beer has vitamin B...Personally, I choose a good B-12 as in pills so I'm not stuck with the toxins and all other no wanted "stuff" that comes in your meat this days, unless it is certified organic and all good practices.Studies has shown that red meat has a toxin which causes earlier aging of our brain cells.It's all available in the web in medical journals and forums.I'm glad to be vegetarian for the purpose of causing less harm for the environment, as in the large scale meat production with all it's less know consequences, as also less suffering of animals. Non animal source of B-12 is beer hops, that's why beer has vitamin B...Personally, I choose a good B-12 as in pills so I'm not stuck with the toxins and all other no wanted "stuff" that comes in your meat this days, unless it is certified organic and all good practices.Studies has shown that red meat has a toxin which causes earlier aging of our brain cells.It's all available in the web in medical journals and forums.I'm glad to be vegetarian for the purpose of causing less harm for the environment, as in the large scale meat production with all it's less... » Read More Non animal source of B-12 is beer hops, that's why beer has vitamin B...Personally, I choose a good B-12 as in pills so I'm not stuck with the toxins and all other no wanted "stuff" that comes in your meat this days, unless it is certified organic and all good practices.Studies has shown that red meat has a toxin which causes earlier aging of our brain cells.It's all available in the web in medical journals and forums.I'm glad to be vegetarian for the purpose of causing less harm for the environment, as in the large scale meat production with all it's less know consequences, as also less suffering of animals. « Show Less
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B12 comes from bacteria in the ground. That is how animals get it, not from their gut. Due to over-farming (to feed factory farmed animals) the soil is depleted of most nutrients and factory farmed animals are given B12 supplements. Vegans can get it from supplements, or from not washing veggies very well, since it's in dirt (no thanks! I'll stick to supplements or fortified foods for B12).
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Not true! I put it in my review of the product too, but I have been taking this vitamin off an on 2-4 times a week for about 5 months and my B12 has gone from 90 to 491 on a strict vegan diet. The vitamins are working great for me.
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It's derived from food, not chemicals. Also, it's best to take b12 with a b complex because no where in nature is b12 found alone, it's meant to be absorbed with all the other b vitamins. It's always best to get b12 from food(it's found in small amounts in a lot of different veggies including leafy greens, algeas, and sprouts. Anybody who tells you otherwise is missinformed or lying to you), but if you are having digestive problems, then this is the best quality b complex you will find, and the next best thing to b12 injections. Personally, I'm not a fan at all of putting synthetic chemicals into my body, and I believe if you can't get all of the nutrients you need from food then an organic, food derived supplement is your best bet. Synergy Company is the highest quality Sup company I've ever found, even better then healthforce in my opinion. If you are interested in this, you should go to their website and look at a few of the stuff they have to offer. Hope my answer helped. - Josh
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Hello, We do not see Non-Gmo listed in the supplement facts. We advise to contact Jarrow Formulas directly to answer this question.
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I am fairly certain that most rawhide products are derived from a chemical process (re: traces are arsenic, etc.) We began giving our dogs these many years ago - we like the peanut butter ones the best. They seem tame in comparison to what the market has to offer. Some companies claim to have natural products. I have my doubts.
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Not for certain. It is unlikely that it is animal derived and is most likely plant derived due to cost and efficacy concerns. Suggest contact Nature Made which I had the same concerns with melatonin and they told me that they do not use animal product derivatives.
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Its all natural, none of the damaging additives in its ingredients, so I don't see why it would be tested on animals?
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If you look at the images (specifically the 2nd one) you can see B12 listed on the side of the box. There's an asterisk next to it though and at the bottom it just says "*Raw food-created nutrients". You'd probably have to contact the company to get more specifics. At the very least you know it's a raw food-based source which is way better than some synthetic source made in a lab.
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I see the problem that there are two labels that people are answering in regards to. The original included both forms of folic acid. I see on the updated label there are still other synthetic forms of some of the other B-vitamins. (so I am passing on this product).
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B-12 and B06 and folate - that is what the label says. I don't know much past that, but I would suggest that you go to Megafood's website to see the details. I love this B-12, btw.
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Well, vegan is generally associated with excluding things (animal-derived ingredients) and not so much with including things. Also, I'm guessing you didn't find the full list of supplement facts included under the pull-tab. There is indeed B-12 in this supplement. Here's how I see it listed: Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin), 100 mcg (Amount Per Serving), 1667% (%Daily Value)
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People also use it as a de-worming (anthelmintic) agent for livestock, instead of big pharma drugs. Apparently it is very effective compared to some other all natural items. You can search for dosages on the 'net.
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Hi Megan, Thanks for your question. Absolutely NOT tested on animals. It is 100% organic and natural ingredients with zero chemicals. Hope this answers it for you :)
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On the container, under the title "Immune Factors", in the paragraph "Quality and Purity Assured", it is written: "....exclusively from USDA Grade A dairies, and only from the first milking, is laboratory tested to verify that it is free from hormones, pesticides, antibiotics and rBHT. A truly natural product: our colostrum may vary in taste, aroma, consistency and color........."I hope the customer is satisfied by my answer.
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Sorry, but I don't have the answer, and don't know how to find that information. I never even considered that when I started using the product. I would also be interested in knowing if the animals are injected with hormones and antibiotics.
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Dear G Thank you for your interest in BodyBoost Whole Colostrum. Our product is from the first milking after the calf is born resulting in an IGG of 18 to 20%. Please note that nothing is added or taken away from BodyBoost Colostrum. The Colostrum from bovine is forty times more potent than human Colostrum and works quite well in humans as laboratory analyses of both immune and growth factors are identical in bovine and human. In order to get beyond this 18-20% range you must take something away from the Colostrum so that it is not Whole Colostrum anymore. We believe Mother Nature does a pretty good job and it is best not to mess with the Whole Colostrum in its natural state. Enjoy in Good Health. John
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According to the ingredients, no. It is, along with Methycobolamin, used by people who's bodies don't absorb B12 (a mutated Heterozygous gene test will tell you.)
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I am quite sure it is from an animal source. It is often recommended to vegetarians and vegans because it is important to many bodily functions. I just know for sure that it is critical to cardiovascular health.