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GNC Vitamin B-12 Soft Chews - Berry Blast
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B-12 Soft Chews are a convenient alternative to pills and a great addition to your daily nutrition and health regimen. Each delicious, berry- flavored chew provides 2,500 micrograms of vitamin B-12, an essential nutrient that provides a variety of important health benefits.*
Vitamin B-12 is required for energy production and metabolism of carbohydrates.* It is also necessary for proper red blood cell formation and proper neurological function.* In addition, vitamin B-12 may play a role in the maintenance of normal homocysteine levels in the blood.*
Individually wrapped, great-tasting B-12 Soft Chews are easy to take with you on the go so you can enjoy the many benefits of vitamin B-12 any time.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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As a dietary supplement, take one to two soft chews daily.
Other Ingredients: Isomalt, Maltitol Syrup, Corn Syrup Solids, Modified Potato Starch, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors, Palm Oil, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Fruit and Vegetable Juice For Color, Stevia Distrubuted by: General Nutrition Corporation Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Serving Size 1 soft chew Servings Per Container 60 Amount Per Serving % DV Total Carbohydrate 4.00 g 1% Calories 15.00 Sugars 0.00 g Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 2500.00 mcg 41667% ** Daily Value (DV) not established - Health Notes
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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12- Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit.
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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:
Used for Amount Why Anemia and Vitamin B12 Deficiency600 to 1,000 mcg daily 
[3 stars] Taking vitamin B12 may help prevent and treat anemia. Deficiencies of iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid are the most common nutritional causes of anemia.
Depression and Vitamin B12 DeficiencySee a doctor for evaluation [3 stars] Taking vitamin B12 can help counteract deficiencies related to depression.High Homocysteine
(Vitamin B6, Folic Acid)400 to 1,000 mcg of folic acid daily, 10 to 50 mg of vitamin B6 daily, and 50 to 300 mcg of vitamin B12 daily [3 stars] Vitamin B6, folic acid, and vitamin B12 all play a role in converting homocysteine to other substances within the body and have consistently lowered homocysteine levels in trials.Vitamin B12 DeficiencyConsult a qualified healthcare practitioner [3 stars] Vitamin B12, often given as an initial injection and then orally, may correct a deficiency.Age-Related Cognitive Decline
(Vitamin B6, Folic Acid)Refer to label instructions 
[2 stars] In a study of women with cardiovascular disease or related risk factors, supplementing daily with folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 appeared to prevent age-related cognitive decline in those with low dietary intake.
Age-Related Cognitive Decline and Vitamin B12 DeficiencyConsult a qualified healthcare practitioner [2 stars] Improved brain function among seniors has been observed after correcting vitamin B12 deficiency with injections, but oral vitamin B12 has not been studied for ARCD. People with ARCD should be tested for vitamin B12 deficiency.
Bell's PalsyConsult a qualified healthcare practitioner [2 stars] Vitamin B12 injections have been shown to be beneficial for people with Bell's palsy.Celiac Disease
(Vitamin B6, Folic Acid)3 mg vitamin B6, 0.8 mg folic acid, and 0.5 mg vitamin B12 [2 stars] Daily supplementation with a combination of vitamin B6 (3 mg), folic acid (0.8 mg), and vitamin B12 (0.5 mg) have been shown to help relieve depression in people with celiac disease.Chronic Fatigue SyndromeConsult a qualified healthcare practitioner [2 stars] Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause fatigue, but B12 injections have been reported benefits even without deficiency. A doctor should evaluate deficiency and whether B12 injections may help.
Indigestion and Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Delayed Gastric Emptying, and Helicobacter Pylori Infection1,000 mcg daily [2 stars] Vitamin B12 may be beneficial for people with delayed emptying of the stomach in association with Helicobacter pylori infection and low blood levels of vitamin B12.Low Back Pain
(Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6)Take under medical supervision: 50 to 100 mg each of vitamins B1 and B6, and 250 to 500 mcg of vitamin B12, all taken three times per day [2 stars] A combination of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 may prevent a common type of back pain linked to vertebral syndromes and may reduce the need for anti-inflammatory medications.Macular Degeneration
(Vitamin B6, Folic Acid)2.5 mg folic acid, 50 mg vitamin B6, and 1 mg vitamin B12 [2 stars] In a double-blind study of female health professionals who had cardiovascular disease or risk factors, daily supplementation with folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 significantly decreased age-related macular degeneration.
Male Infertility1,500 mcg daily [2 stars] Vitamin B12 is needed to maintain fertility. Vitamin B12 injections have been shown to increase sperm counts. MenMigraine Headache1 mg daily [2 stars] In a preliminary trial, vitamin B12 reduced the frequency of migraine attacks by at least 50% in 10 of 19 people with recurrent migraines.Osteoporosis and High Homocysteine1,500 mcg with 5 mg of folic acid daily [2 stars] Homocystinuria, a condition associated with high homocysteine levels, frequently causes osteoporosis. By lowering homocysteine levels, vitamin B12 may help prevent osteoporosis.Schizophrenia and High Homocysteine
(Vitamin B6, Folic Acid)Take folic acid (2 mg), vitamin B6 (25 mg), and vitamin B12 (400 mcg) daily [2 stars] People with schizophrenia who have high homocysteine levels may improve symptoms by supplementing with folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.Sickle Cell Anemia and Vitamin B12 DeficiencyConsult a qualified healthcare practitioner [2 stars] People with sickle cell anemia may be deficient in vitamin B12. Intramuscular vitamin B12 injections improved symptoms for patients in one study.Thalassemia and Vitamin B12 DeficiencyIf deficient: 300 to1,000 mcg daily [2 stars] Some studies have found people with thalassemia to be frequently deficient in vitamin B12, supplementing with the vitamin may help.Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetic Neuropathy
(Vitamin B1)Refer to label instructions [2 stars] Taking vitamin B1 combined with vitamin B12 may improve symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetic NeuropathyConsult a qualified healthcare practitioner [2 stars] Vitamin B12 is needed for normal nerve cell function, and supplementing with it may improve symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.Urinary Incontinence
(if deficient )See a doctor to test for deficiency
[2 stars] Vitamin B12 deficency can cause urinary incontinence that may be corrected with supplementation.
VitiligoRefer to label instructions [2 stars] Studies have shown vitamin B12 to be effective at skin repigmentation in people with vitiligo.Alzheimer's DiseaseRefer to label instructions 
[1 star] Some researchers feel Alzheimer's disease may be related to vitamin B12 deficiency.AsthmaRefer to label instructions [1 star] In some people, asthma symptoms can be triggered by ingesting sulfites, a food additive. Pretreatment with a large amount of vitamin B12 reduced some children's asthmatic reaction to sulfites in one trial.AtherosclerosisRefer to label instructions [1 star] Blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine have been linked to atherosclerosis and heart disease in most research. Taking vitamin B12 may help lower homocysteine levels.Bipolar DisorderRefer to label instructions [1 star] Vitamin B12 deficiency has been associated with both mania and depression. In one study, these symptoms cleared after treatment with B12 injections.BursitisRefer to label instructions [1 star] Vitamin B12 injections have been shown to relieve symptoms of acute shoulder bursitis and decrease the amount of calcification in some cases.Canker Sores3 to 1,000 mcg daily [1 star] Recurrent canker sores might be related to vitamin B12 deficiency, but research has shown that even without deficiency supplementing this vitamin may be beneficial.
Crohn's DiseaseRefer to label instructions [1 star] Vitamin B12 is needed to repair intestinal cells damaged by Crohn's disease. Supplementation may offset some of the deficiency caused by Crohn's-related malabsorption.Dermatitis Herpetiformis and Vitamin B12 DeficiencyRefer to label instructions [1 star] Supplementing with vitamin B12 can counteract the nutrient deficiency that often occurs as a result of malabsorption.Down's SyndromeRefer to label instructions [1 star] People with Down's syndrome may be deficient in vitamin B12 and may benefit from supplementation.Heart AttackRefer to label instructions [1 star] Taking vitamin B12 may reduce blood levels of homocysteine. High homocysteine levels have been linked to an increased heart attack risk.HepatitisRefer to label instructions [1 star] Vitamin B12 (with or without folic acid) has been reported in trials from the 1950s to help some people with hepatitis.HIV and AIDS SupportRefer to label instructions [1 star] In HIV-positive people with B-vitamin deficiency, B vitamins appear to delay progression to and death from AIDS.HivesRefer to label instructions [1 star] Vitamin B12 injections have been reported to reduce the severity of acute hives and the frequency and severity of outbreaks in chronic cases.Immune FunctionRefer to label instructions [1 star] A deficiency of vitamin B12 has been associated with decreased immune function. Restoring vitamin B12 levels may improve levels of immune cells.InsomniaRefer to label instructions [1 star] In two small preliminary trials, people with insomnia resulting from disorders of the sleep-wake rhythm improved after supplementing with vitamin B12.Lung CancerRefer to label instructions [1 star] Together, folic acid and vitamin B12 help cells replicate normally. In one trial, smokers with precancerous lung changes who were given folic acid and vitamin B12 saw a significant reversal of their condition.PainRefer to label instructions [1 star] Vitamin B12 appears to have pain-killing properties. In people with vertebral pain syndromes, injections of massive amounts of vitamin B12 have reportedly relieved pain.Phenylketonuria and Vitamin B12 DeficiencyRefer to label instructions [1 star] Vitamin B12 is found almost exclusively in foods of animal origin, which are restricted on the PKU diet. Supplementing with vitamin B12 may correct a deficiency.Pre- and Post-Surgery HealthRefer to label instructions [1 star] In one trial, a combination of vitamins B1, B6, and B12 before and after surgery prevented post-surgical reductions in immune activity.RetinopathyRefer to label instructions [1 star] In one study, adding vitamin B12 to the insulin injections of children with diabetic retinopathy helped relieve symptoms.SchizophreniaRefer to label instructions [1 star] People with schizophrenia may have low vitamin B12 levels. Supplementing with the vitamin may correct an imbalance and improve symptoms.Seborrheic Dermatitis in Adults
(Vitamin B12 Injection)Refer to label instructions [1 star] Vitamin B12 injections have been reported to improve adult seborrheic dermatitis.Shingles and Postherpetic NeuralgiaRefer to label instructions [1 star] Vitamin B12 injections may relieve the symptoms of postherpetic neuralgia.Stroke and High HomocysteineRefer to label instructions [1 star] Elevated blood levels of homocysteine have been linked to stroke risk in most studies. Supplementing with vitamin B12 may lower homocysteine levels and reduce stroke risk.TinnitusRefer to label instructions [1 star] Vitamin B12 injections may help reduce the severity of tinnitus in people who are deficient in the vitamin.Type 1 DiabetesRefer to label instructions [1 star] Supplementing with vitamin B12 may improve symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin needed for normal nerve cell activity, DNA replication, and production of the mood-affecting substance SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine). Vitamin B12 acts with folic acid and vitamin B6 to control homocysteine levels. An excess of homocysteine is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and potentially other diseases such as osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease.
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Comments about GNC Vitamin B-12 Soft Chews - Berry Blast:
I was skeptical but, willing to try something new to boost my energy being an overnight worker . I need it
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Comments about GNC Vitamin B-12 Soft Chews - Berry Blast:
I take one of these each morning with breakfast. I can feel the increase in energy within 30 minutes. They taste great, and they are very effective to give me a little pick-up when I need it.
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Comments about GNC Vitamin B-12 Soft Chews - Berry Blast:
This vitamin chew is so delicious and gives great energy, however this works more for me a as temporary boost rather than energy for the whole day. The berry flavor is delicious! I grab handfuls of the free samples they have at my GNC. I still have my first bag to put them all in!!!
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Comments about GNC Vitamin B-12 Soft Chews - Berry Blast:
Pros: Tastes delicious, boosts metabolism, filling quick bite. Seriously, they taste amazing.
Cons: I drink a lot of coffee so I don't really notice an energy boost.Pros
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Comments about GNC Vitamin B-12 Soft Chews - Berry Blast:
I absolutely love these B-12 Chews. I notice extra energy the very first day. Definitely take them in the morning.
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Comments about GNC Vitamin B-12 Soft Chews - Berry Blast:
I love the taste and the energy I get by taking two each day.
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I think this is a ggod product had energy all day.
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Comments about GNC Vitamin B-12 Soft Chews - Berry Blast:
I take one in the morning first thing, then another around 1:00 when I'm feeling a little sluggish. It really seems to give me the energy boost to make through the day.
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Comments about GNC Vitamin B-12 Soft Chews - Berry Blast:
really effective
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Comments about GNC Vitamin B-12 Soft Chews - Berry Blast:
I took one of the chews about 12pm one day and my energy level was great I had so much energy even after going to the gym and working out I was not able to fall asleep until 2am. I now make sure that I take the chews first thing in the mornings and it gives me energy all through the day. I can really tell the difference in my body since i have been taking these chews.. great product
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