Vitamin B12, Liposomal, 250 ml

Vitamin B12 in liquid, liposomal form, containing 25 daily doses of 180 micrograms each. Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy metabolism, the normal functioning of the nervous system, and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. This supplement is an obvious choice for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet, where it can be difficult to get enough of this vitamin.

Why the form of vitamin B12 matters

ActiNovo uses the active forms methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin – the forms the body utilises itself – rather than the synthetic form, cyanocobalamin. The vitamin is encapsulated in phospholipid liposomes and dissolved in liquid, so the dose can be taken straight from the bottle or mixed into a glass of water. You can read more about the principle behind this formulation in our guide to liposomes.

How to take the supplement

• Take 10 ml daily with a meal.
• Choose morning or evening, whichever suits you best.
• The bottle contains 25 doses and should be stored in a cool place once opened.
• Dietary supplements should not replace a varied diet.

Vitamin B12 is found naturally in meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. If you follow a predominantly plant-based diet, a supplement is therefore the simplest way to ensure you’re getting enough, and the liquid form makes it easy to stick to the routine.

The 180-microgram dose is deliberately generous. This is because vitamin B12 is only partially absorbed at a time, and any excess is naturally excreted, as the vitamin is water-soluble. It has a mild, slightly fruity taste from sea buckthorn, so the dose goes down easily, even straight from the spoon without any water on the side. Getting into the habit is half the battle. Place the bottle on the breakfast table, take a spoonful with your meal, and check the measuring cup to see how far you’ve got through the bottle.

Build on the basics

If you want to cover the entire B-vitamin family in a single dose, it’s available as Vitamin B-Complex in the same liquid form. And if you’re unsure how best to fit supplements into your week, our guide to taking supplements in everyday life provides a practical overview of the different forms, the best times to take them, and the habits that actually stick in the long run.