Frequently asked questions
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Is Plantina Vitamin B12 not far too highly dosed?
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Plantina Vitamin B12 contains 1000 μg (microgram) of vitamin B12 in every tablet. This equates to 400 times the Recommended Daily Amount (RDA).
As we become older, high doses of vitamin B12 can be useful, above all because vitamin B12 is increasingly poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been unable to identify any negative consequences of vitamin B12, even in very high doses.
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Why take such a high dose of vitamin B12?
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There are situations in which such high doses can be valuable, above all when absorption of B12 via the gastrointestinal tract is less efficient. Such circumstances above all arise as we become older. |
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Should vitamin B12 not be in lozenge form, to improve absorption?
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The absorption of vitamin B12 depends heavily on the intrinsic factor, a substance that is secreted by the stomach. With high doses of vitamin B12, the intrinsic factor plays a far less important role. Absorption via the intestine then depends on the dose. Also, some people find lozenges unpleasant. |
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Is Plantina Vitamin B12 suitable for vegetarians?
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Vitamin B12 only occurs naturally in products of animal origin. The only exceptions are certain supplements that are also suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Plantina vitamin B12 is one such food supplement.
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Dosage and how to take
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Unless otherwise advised, 1 tablet per day. Preferably during or shortly after the meal. |
Speciality name
Plantina Vitamin B12
Generic name
Cyanocobalamine
Form and dosing unit
Tablet with 1000 μg vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamine).
List of ingredients
vitamin B12, fillers (dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose), glazing agents (stearic acid, magnesium stearate), stabiliser (silicon dioxide).
Does not contain the following allergens (according to annex 3-bis of EU Directives 2003/a9/EC and 2006/142/EC; and updates)
Gluten-bearing grains (wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut), crustaceans, egg, fish, groundnuts (peanuts), soya, dairy products (including lactose), nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashew nuts, pecan nuts, brazil nuts, pistachio nuts and macadamia nuts), celery, mustard, sesame seed, sulphur dioxide and sulphite (more than 10 mg sulphur dioxide per kilo or litre), lupine, molluscs.
Also contains no
allergens (as in the list above), yeast, animal products, preserving agents, synthetic colourings, odours and flavourings, sweeteners (sugar, fructose, sorbitol, mannitol, saccharine, xylitol, cyclamate, aspartame) or herbs (hypoallergenic), GMO substances (genetically modified).
How to use
1 tablet per day, preferably during or shortly after the meal.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Store dry and sealed at room temperature.
Storage
Store Plantina Vitamin B12 in a dry place at room temperature and carefully seal the pot. The shelf life is marked on the packaging. The total period of shelf life is three years.
Packaging units with z-index
120 tablets - Z-index: 15743837
Quality guarantee
Production is carried out in accordance with GMP and HACCP standards. The quality of Plantina products is guaranteed by the Ortho Institute.
Monitoring for doping-controlled substances (for elite athletes)
Plantina Vitamin B12 is a new product in the Plantina range. As soon as an NZVT inspection mark is available, this fact will be announced on the site.
