Friday Favorites: The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage and Type

Published: Feb. 2, 2024, 12:50 p.m.

b'At age 50, everyone should start supplementing with B12-fortified foods or supplements regardless of the type of diet they follow. Over age 65, only high-dose daily supplements may suffice. For prevention and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency, cyanocobalamin in chewable, sublingual, or liquid forms (rather than in a multivitamin) is best under most circumstances.'