{"title":"Vitamin B12 Supplements Australia: What is the best supplement for vitamin B12?","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKey takeaways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB12, also called cobalamin, is a vitamin the body uses to make and support healthy nerve cells. It is essential for energy production and for your nervous system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoola's 10 g daily serve carries 50 mcg of mecobalamin, or 5 mcg per gram. Both figures are published.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMecobalamin is one of the coenzyme forms active in humans, so it needs no extra conversion step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow B12 is most common in older adults and in people eating little or no animal food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 10 g scoop in cold water each morning. The benefit sits in consistency, not intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is vitamin B12, and what does it do in the body?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is an important vitamin your body uses to make and support healthy nerve cells. It also makes healthy red blood cells and the genetic material inside cells called DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of it as the maintenance crew for your wiring. B12 helps maintain the health of the conductive coating that surrounds and protects nerves. It is required for the synthesis of fatty acids in myelin, and, with folate, for DNA synthesis. That is a lot of quiet work happening while you answer emails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blood side matters just as much. B12 is a water-soluble vitamin required for a healthy nervous system, a healthy immune system and healthy red blood cell production. Adequate intake is essential for normal blood function and normal neurological function. In Hoola, B12 sits with B6 and folate to support healthy red blood cell formation and to aid healthy red blood cell production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere does vitamin B12 fit in a day that already feels loud?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits at the base. B12 is not a stimulant. It is one of the nutrients your body uses to turn food into energy it can actually spend, which is why it belongs in a routine built for steadiness rather than a spike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people do not arrive here because of a blood test. They arrive because the mind feels full but not focused, and energy feels inconsistent from one afternoon to the next. B12 is a commonly deficient vitamin in adults, so it is a reasonable place to start looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe built Hoola for energy without the edge. The formula supports energy production and stamina in a way that feels steady, not stressed, and it helps relieve tiredness, fatigue and feelings of weakness, including mental fatigue. A bright life starts with a steady mind. Energy without the jitter or the crash is the whole brief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich form of vitamin B12 is in Hoola, and how much do you get?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMecobalamin, at 5 mcg per gram and 50 mcg per 10 g serve. In milligrams, that is 0.05 mg. For context, the recommended daily amount of vitamin B-12 for adults is 2.4 micrograms. The Recommended Dietary Allowance for vitamin B12 varies by age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery per-serve figure below is the per-gram figure times ten, and both are published. Vitamins are your daily essentials, so we dose them for smart daily support rather than mega doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hoola-source-table-scroll hoola-source-table-scroll--formula\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive (as listed on the ARTG)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer gram\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 10 g serve\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithania somnifera (KSM-66 Ashwagandha), root extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mg\/g dry equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 mg dry equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehelps support the body's natural stress response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacopa monnieri (BacoMind), whole plant extract standardised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 mg\/g dry equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,000 mg dry equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports memory, recall and retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGanoderma lucidum (Reishi), fruiting body extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mg\/g dry equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000 mg dry equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports healthy sleep patterns and relaxation without sedation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanax ginseng (Korean ginseng), root extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\/g dry equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 mg dry equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports natural energy levels and helps reduce occasional tiredness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlpinia galanga (enXtra), rhizome extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\/g dry equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 mg dry equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports mental alertness, attention and sustained focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCordyceps sinensis, fruiting body extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\/g dry equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 mg dry equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports natural energy production and helps reduce occasional tiredness and fatigue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium ascorbate monohydrate (vitamin C source)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.21 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112.1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports normal immune function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports mental alertness, reaction time and focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese amino acid chelate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports bone formation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc citrate dihydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.89 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.9 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports immune function, skin health, taste and smell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium pantothenate (vitamin B5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.28 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport normal energy metabolism and the conversion of food into usable energy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNicotinamide (vitamin B3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport healthy skin, hair and nails (biotin, B2, B3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ed-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate (vitamin E)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehelp prevent dietary vitamin and mineral deficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate (vitamin B6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.57 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.7 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport healthy red blood cell formation (B6, B12, folate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiboflavin sodium phosphate (vitamin B2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.37 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.7 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport healthy skin, hair and nails (biotin, B2, B3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThiamine nitrate (vitamin B1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.23 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.3 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport normal energy metabolism and the conversion of food into usable energy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetacarotene (Lyc-O-Beta)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports vision, skin and immune function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport healthy skin, hair and nails (biotin, B2, B3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevomefolate glucosamine (folate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e890 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport healthy red blood cell formation (B6, B12, folate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChromium picolinate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports healthy blood glucose within the normal range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium iodide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports thyroid hormone production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenomethionine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports thyroid hormone metabolism and antioxidant defences\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhytomenadione (vitamin K1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehelp prevent dietary vitamin and mineral deficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolybdenum trioxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecofactor for detoxification enzymes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMecobalamin (vitamin B12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport healthy red blood cell formation (B6, B12, folate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMenaquinone 7 (vitamin K2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports bone and cardiovascular health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColecalciferol (vitamin D3, Vitashine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupports calcium absorption, bone strength, muscle and immune function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few of those micrograms convert neatly if you prefer milligrams. Biotin 3,000 mcg = 3 mg. Folate 890 mcg = 0.89 mg. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chromium\"\u003eChromium\u003c\/a\u003e 400 mcg = 0.4 mg. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iodine\"\u003ePotassium iodide\u003c\/a\u003e 200 mcg = 0.2 mg. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/selenium\"\u003eSelenomethionine\u003c\/a\u003e 150 mcg = 0.15 mg. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/molybdenum\"\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/a\u003e 80 mcg = 0.08 mg. Vitamin B12 50 mcg = 0.05 mg. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vitamin-k2\"\u003eVitamin K2\u003c\/a\u003e 50 mcg = 0.05 mg. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vitamin-k1\"\u003eVitamin K1\u003c\/a\u003e 90 mcg = 0.09 mg. Vitamin D3 25 mcg = 0.025 mg, which is 1,000 IU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate lists all 27 active ingredients with exact quantities per gram. Anyone can look up AUST L 508472 on the public ARTG register and check every number. A 10 g daily dose of actives does not fit a practical capsule count, which is why Hoola is a powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy did Hoola choose mecobalamin instead of another B12 form?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is already one of the coenzyme forms your body uses. Vitamin B12 can be converted to either of the two cobalamin coenzymes active in humans: methylcobalamin and 5-deoxyadenosylcobalamin. Mecobalamin is that first one, so it does not need an additional conversion step before it can work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB12 is a family, not a single molecule. It is the generic descriptor for corrinoid compounds showing the biological activity of cyanocobalamin. The main cobalamins with physiological action are hydroxycobalamin, methylcobalamin and deoxyadenosylcobalamin. Different labels pick different members of that family, and they are not identical on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe apply the same rule across the B group. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vitamin-b6\"\u003ePyridoxal 5-phosphate\u003c\/a\u003e for B6, levomefolate for folate, mecobalamin for B12 and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vitamin-b2-riboflavin\"\u003eriboflavin\u003c\/a\u003e sodium phosphate for B2, so they are ready for the body to use without additional conversion steps. Hoola uses active and bioavailable forms wherever possible, in line with Australian quality manufacturing standards. Minerals and vitamins should work with you, not pass straight through you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does vitamin B12 work with the rest of the 27-ingredient formula?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works as one player in a squad, not a solo act. Hoola is designed as a single, balanced daily dose, not a collection of separate supplements, and the value sits in how the ingredients work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB12 has direct partners inside that formula. It is required, in conjunction with folate, for DNA synthesis, and Hoola carries 890 mcg of levomefolate glucosamine alongside 15.7 mg of pyridoxal 5-phosphate. Together, B6, B12 and folate support healthy red blood cell formation. The wider active B-complex supports normal energy metabolism and the conversion of food into usable energy, supports the nervous system, supports cognitive performance, and supports healthy skin, hair and nails through \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/biotin\"\u003ebiotin\u003c\/a\u003e, B2 and B3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the herbs pick up the rest of the day. Cordyceps and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/korean-ginseng\"\u003eKorean ginseng\u003c\/a\u003e support natural energy production and help reduce occasional tiredness. Bacopa supports memory, recall and retention. enXtra supports mental alertness, attention and sustained focus. KSM-66 Ashwagandha helps support the body's natural stress response, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reishi-mushroom\"\u003eReishi\u003c\/a\u003e supports healthy sleep patterns and relaxation without sedation. Clarity that stays with you, without the overwhelm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoola is a streamlined 27-ingredient formula for everyday performance, while IM8 takes an extensive 90-ingredient whole-body approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho tends to go looking for a vitamin B12 supplement?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo groups, mostly: older adults, and people eating little or no animal food. B12 deficiencies are fairly common, particularly among older adults, people who follow a vegan diet, and those who take certain medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge changes the maths. The ability to absorb vitamin B-12 lowers as a person gets older. An estimated 3.2% of adults ages 50 or older have very low B12 levels, and up to 20% may have borderline deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet changes it too. Humans obtain almost all of their vitamin B12 from animal foods, although some plant-based sources exist, such as certain algae and plants exposed to bacterial action or contaminated by soil or insects. People who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet can sometimes have low levels. Hoola is vegan, sugar free, gluten free, naturally flavoured and made without artificial fillers, so it fits that pattern of eating without a workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third group is everyone else. The people stacking \"what was I doing again?\" moments by Wednesday, who want their best energy showing up every morning rather than being saved for weekends and holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should you take vitamin B12 day to day?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily, by mouth, at the same time. Some people take B12 as a vitamin by mouth. Your body has a buffer as well, since B12 can be stored in the liver for many years. That is exactly why a steady daily habit beats an occasional big hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hoola ritual is one 10 g scoop mixed into 300 to 400 ml of cold water, each morning. Take it in the morning or early afternoon, and avoid it close to bedtime because of the caffeine. There is no half serve, no double serve and no weekly total. Hoola is one 10 g scoop a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our customers feel the biggest benefits with consistency. We made Hoola to keep wellness simpler, smarter and more enjoyable for anyone who wants to fuel themselves and get more out of life. One scoop, one glass of cold water, one less decision before 8am.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat can you expect in the first few weeks of a daily B12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a gradual lift rather than a switch flipping. In week one, most people notice smooth energy without the crash, sharper focus in the mornings, a subtle lift in mood and mental clarity, and a feeling of being more balanced under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full arc takes longer. Adaptogens may take four to six weeks for their full benefits, so the honest frame is a trial run. The 150 g pouch is two weeks. Take it daily and see how you feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you buy vitamin B12 tablets at the supermarket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. B12 supplements are available at every drugstore and supermarket. Availability is not the hard part. Checking which form you are getting and whether the dose is published on the label is the part most people skip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat names does vitamin B12 go by on a label?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 is also called cobalamin. On an ingredient panel you may also see the specific form named instead of the vitamin: mecobalamin is the active B12 form we use, in the same way pyridoxal 5-phosphate stands in for B6, levomefolate for folate and riboflavin sodium phosphate for B2. Those forms are ready for the body to use without additional conversion steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich foods are the richest sources of vitamin B12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal foods lead the list. Food sources include poultry, meat, fish and dairy products. Rich sources include beef, liver, clams, poultry, fish, fortified cereals, eggs, cheese, yogurt, milk, and fortified plant milks such as soy, almond or rice milks. Food companies also may add vitamin B-12 to breakfast cereals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you choose a vitamin B12 supplement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the form, then the number. Look for an active form rather than one that needs converting, and look for a label that publishes the dose instead of hiding it inside a blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use active and bioavailable forms wherever possible, in line with Australian quality manufacturing standards. We provide full formula transparency, including dosages of all functional ingredients, with nothing to hide. The certificate lists all 27 active ingredients with exact quantities per gram, and anyone can look up AUST L 508472 on the public ARTG register and check every number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat can Australian buyers check before they commit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the register entry. Hoola is a Listed supplement on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, AUST L 508472, with an ARTG start date of 8 August 2025 and Hoola Australia Pty Ltd as the sponsor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also check where it is made. Hoola is manufactured in Australia by BJP Laboratories Pty Ltd in Yatala, Queensland, with Australian laboratory testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can vegetarians and vegans get vitamin B12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom fortified foods and supplements, since the vitamin is abundant in animal-based foods including beef, salmon and dairy products. Some other foods may be fortified with it. A daily supplement covers the gap without rebuilding your plate, which is why our 50 mcg of mecobalamin sits inside a vegan formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo fruit and vegetables contain vitamin B12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Plant foods don't have vitamin B-12. The supply sits on the animal side of the plate instead, and about 25% of vitamin B12 comes from red meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Hoola's vitamin B12 suitable for vegans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hoola is vegan, sugar free, gluten free, naturally flavoured and made without artificial fillers. We hold that line across the harder ingredients too, using Vitashine vegan vitamin D3 and Lyc-O-Beta plant-source \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beta-carotene\"\u003ebeta-carotene\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you still need a separate B12 tablet if you take Hoola?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoola is designed as a single, balanced daily dose, not a collection of separate supplements, and the value sits in how the ingredients work together. Your 10 g scoop already carries 50 mcg of mecobalamin, with B6 and folate beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoola is a daily wellness drink with nootropics, adaptogens, vitamins and minerals to support energy, focus and mental clarity. One scoop covers the B12, and the other 26 actives at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much vitamin B12 do adults need each day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.4 micrograms. That is the recommended daily amount of vitamin B-12 for adults. Older adults may need to eat 10 to 12 mcg of vitamin B-12 to get enough of this vitamin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a B-complex a better choice than B12 on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complex covers more ground, because the B vitamins share the work. Together, the active B-complex supports normal energy metabolism and the conversion of food into usable energy, supports the nervous system, supports healthy red blood cell formation through B6, B12 and folate, supports cognitive performance, and supports healthy skin, hair and nails through biotin, B2 and B3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is what a full complex looks like at Hoola doses, per gram and per 10 g serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hoola-source-table-scroll\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive (as listed on the ARTG)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer gram\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 10 g serve\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium pantothenate (vitamin B5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.28 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport normal energy metabolism and the conversion of food into usable energy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNicotinamide (vitamin B3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport healthy skin, hair and nails (biotin, B2, B3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate (vitamin B6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.57 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.7 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport healthy red blood cell formation (B6, B12, folate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiboflavin sodium phosphate (vitamin B2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.37 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.7 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport healthy skin, hair and nails (biotin, B2, B3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThiamine nitrate (vitamin B1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.23 mg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.3 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport normal energy metabolism and the conversion of food into usable energy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport healthy skin, hair and nails (biotin, B2, B3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevomefolate glucosamine (folate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e890 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport healthy red blood cell formation (B6, B12, folate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMecobalamin (vitamin B12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mcg\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esupport healthy red blood cell formation (B6, B12, folate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see the full 27-ingredient formula on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heyhoola.com\/products\/hoola\"\u003eHoola product page\u003c\/a\u003e, or read more from us on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heyhoola.com\/blogs\/news\"\u003eHoola blog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/heyhoola.com\/collections\/vitamin-b12.oembed","provider":"Hoola ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}