Doctor's Best Fully Active B12 1500 mcg, Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten Free, Supports Healthy Memory, Mood and Circulation, 60 Count

Amazeballs!

I have tried B12 tablets, sublingual B12, b complexes, and the energy shot drinks. This particular form of B12 has had a seriously noticeable effect on my energy levels without causing tremors like the energy shot drinks (because they have extra ingredients also). I typically take one in the morning before breakfast with a full glass of water, and another right after lunch to combat the afternoon sleepies. I honestly can't believe what a difference this vitamin has made for me; I used to be so tired all the time and now this helps me get things done that I need to do - just basic things that used to be a huge chore for me - making a little dinner, doing the laundry, just regular everyday things because I would come home so exhausted. Now, it's a relief I can get stuff done just like normal people. What a huge relief and burden lifted off my shoulders. My serious lack of energy even caused me to go into a depression for a while - a bunch of doctor visits, lots of meds that didn't really solve the problem so I stopped taking them, and hundreds of dollars later... My first thought after taking this for about a week and actually feeling normal was "Nine effing dollars. NINE EFFING DOLLARS!" (It was 8.99 when i first bought it). I thought "Really? All it took for me to get normal energy levels again was nine freaking dollars?!?" Anyhow suffice to say, I won't be going to other forms. There are a few brands that have this powdered capsulated form of B12, but I noticed other brands had other fillers and rice powder and since i'm allergic to rice, this one had to be my choice so it's worked out well for me and I've given it to a few gals in the office and they are ordering it now too LOL. Normally I like to put both pros and cons in my reviews, but I honestly can't think of a con on these vitamins, they're just really that awesome to me and I hope I never have to be without them again. Weird that such an inexpensive little vitamin can be that life changing - I must have been pretty deficient in this stuff..

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From SEVERE deficiency B-12 to back to normal

I was severely deficient in B12. I was taking a regular B12 supplements and the Shots recommended by one doctor. My bloodwork came back and my numbers had barely increased. Went to another doctor who said I needed the Active B12. She recommended Doctors Best. My bloodwork came back and my B12 was well over the high risk numbers. Very pleased with the results

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62,500% RDI for No Apparent Reason

I contacted Doctor's Best wondering why their B12 has SUCH a high percent of RDI--62,500%. After exchanging emails back and fourth and receiving zero explanation behind the high dose, I was simply told "the dosage is market driven and comparable to other products on the market". So, apparently Doctor's Best is basing their dosages on competing with other products, rather than reason or science? They DID sent me a study on Vitamin B12 Megadoses that said that high doses "have shown no negative side effects. ALTHOUGH THERE ARE NO FINDINGS ON THE EFFECTS OF A LONG-TERM INTAKE..." as well as "...smaller doses are more than sufficient for all common areas of application." Very disappointing, and very frustrating that they would not give me a straightforward answer and that they apparently base dosage on competing with other companies. I've bought their products in the past, but will not do so in the future

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Life Changer!

For the past 10 yrs or so I've suffered through so terrible anxiety and brain fog. After trying every supplement under the sun, I finally went to my doctor and got a SpectraCel test done that analyzed my vitamin/mineral, amino acids, and antioxidant levels. The test revealed that I had zinc, magnesium, co-q10, and b12 deficiencies. Since taking this supplement with Doctor's Best multivitamin I feel almost back to my old/young self. I'm only 35 and have a good amount of runway left in life but I can't help but wonder how my life could be different if I'd felt normal and functional all these year

53 persons found it helpful

Surprise!!..B12 works wonders on age spots on hands. Energy boost so-so

I don't seem to notice any real improvement in energy after 2-3 months of daily use. But the big surprise is that the dark age spots on my hands have lighten significantly!! Didn't know that was a side effect of using b12 in higher dosage. Since did some research and found out that yes..age spots are related to a too low amount of B12 in body. So great. Give the product 5 stars for that and 2-3 stars for energy boost. I have Irish heritage...and like the sun...so my body has lots of age spots, moles, etc all over...so will be looking so see if B12 works on these also

52 persons found it helpful

A wonderful product!

This particular brand/type of B12 has been a true game changer for me!! Within a few days, I felt the difference and when I also added the (methyl)folate from Doctor's Best, things just continued getting better. I feel like my body is functioning at a higher level, for example helping my hair grow, being more focused and I even noticed that if I feel tired I'm still able to function and be productive - not so before. Only one suggestion I would add, is to also take probiotics along with these vitamins or any other vitamins you take. One of my health care practitioners gave me this advice, explaining that probiotics help vitamins, minerals and nutrients be better processed and absorbed by the body. It very well may be one of the reasons I noticed such a difference

48 persons found it helpful

Fewer migraines, happier household!

My doctor has been recommending I take B12 for my migraines but I have not been able to find a brand that agreed with my stomach. I haven't experienced any stomach discomfort while taking this product. The capsules are small and have no taste at all associated with them. The other added bonus is my migraines are becoming further and further apart which is a welcome relief for me. If you have migraines I would highly recommend that you give these a try. My thinking when I ordered these was one of "I have nothing to lose by giving them a try". I now realize how much I have gained by trying this brand, mainly no stomach discomfort, fewer migraines and a much happier household now that I'm not so ornery! Thank you

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Good product, but insanely wasteful packaging

This seems to be a fine B12 cap for vegetarian supplementation, but the capsules are quite small, and the size of bottle they are using for 60 could easily accommodate 4 or 5 times as many. Yeah, the bottle is recyclable, but recycling consumes energy, not to mention the additional shipping materials and energy used to deliver a package 6 times a year instead of once or twice. That is an unacceptable waste of energy and materials. Use a smaller bottle, people, or fill up the giant bottle! How about 180 per bottle instead of 60? It would reduce bottle usage and associated shipping consumption by 300%

41 persons found it helpful

Vegan option and great for energy!

I switched to a plant based diet last year and I wanted a supplement to assure I keep my b12 levels in check. I was looking for a vegan option and affordable as well. So glad I tried Doctor's best. It gives me energy as well and dissolves. I like to take it after I eat lunch to keep the afternoon crash away. Labs confirmed that my b levels are still good

37 persons found it helpful

Goodbye to Late Afternoon Fatigue and Fadeout

After Doctor's Best Chelated Magnesium (sold on Amazon) helped me get rid of a long-lasting lower hip/back pain, and other problems that I learned were symptoms of Magnesium deficiency, I knew the firm sold a good product. When an old friend learned that she needed a vitamin B12, I told her I thought Doctor's Best had one. I promised to research it for her. After reading reviews at Amazon, I bought one for her and one for me as well. Wow! People were not kidding when they called this a life-changer. From day one, I took one cap about 7:00 am and one after lunch or a bit later. Prior to using the B12, from 2 pm on, I was nearly worthless: fatigued, brain drained, and not wanting to do anything except get home as fast as possible and collapse into a nap. From the first day, with B12, things were greatly improved. Now not only can I accomplish many things that need doing after work, but I look forward to it and I get a lot more done the last couple hours of a work day as well. For example, just today, a busy Saturday, I took the B12 in the morning, but I forgot to take along my second cap. By the time I returned home at 4:30 pm, I was all in, but needed to go back out to help a friend with a problem at his house. I took another B12 (and two more 200 Mg. Magnesium caps -- I don't always use the recommended daily four). I took a short rest and some dinner, then out I went and worked with my friend until 9:00 pm on what would normally have been an aggravating and tiresome task. No problem. I still feel bright eyed and bushy tailed. The idea that this level of well being can be had for a month for under four dollars is ludicrous when you consider all the expensive pharmaceuticals that don't heal and do nothing but kill us. It would be nice to get everything one needs in one's diet, but apparently that's out of the question (my diet is a pretty good one with very little animal food and no junk or pre-prepared food). I mostly review only products that I'm willing to give five stars. I'd give Drs Best Fully Active B12 six stars, if I could

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