The Vitamin Shoppe Vitamin B12 3000 mcg

Our assessment

Our assessment: The Vitamin Shoppe Vitamin B12 3000 mcg provides a high dose of a water-soluble vitamin essential for nerve function and red blood cell formation. Data not available for specific product studies or efficacy claims from the provided data.

How it works

Vitamin B12 is crucial for your body to produce DNA and maintain healthy nerve cells. It works as a cofactor in energy metabolism and supports the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout your body [NIH ODS].

Safety profile

Data not available for adverse event reports or side effects from FDA data for this specific product. As a water-soluble vitamin, excess B12 is generally excreted in urine, but safety data for high-dose supplementation like 3000 mcg is limited in the provided data.

Our recommendation

Data not available to provide a specific recommendation for this product. We recommend consulting your healthcare provider before starting any high-dose B12 supplement, especially if you have a history of kidney issues or are taking medications that may interact [NIH ODS].

Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:

• Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
• Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
• % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
• Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
• Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.

Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide