Jarrow Formulas, Methyl B-12, Tropical, 2,500 mcg, 100 Chewable Tablets
Each tropical-flavored chewable tablet contains 2,500 mcg of methylcobalamin as the sole declared active ingredient. The product is labeled vegan and iGen non-GMO tested, with full disclosure of the tablet's inactive ingredients.
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Our Verdict
Its active form and transparent label are strong, but the high daily dose, lack of independent potency verification and higher serving price leave it behind Deva. Its cost per unit of B12 remains reasonable only because each tablet contains 2,500 mcg.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •Uses methylcobalamin without added folate, B6 or a proprietary active blend.
- •The product is labeled vegan and excludes eight listed major allergen groups.
- •Provides a chewable format with all active and inactive ingredients disclosed.
Cons
- •The 2,500 mcg daily label dose substantially exceeds the cited routine vegan and vegetarian trial schedules.
- •Costs $0.2018 per serving and contains xylitol plus dextrose.
Specifications
| B12 Form | Methylcobalamin |
| B12 Per Serving | 2,500 mcg |
| Delivery Form | Chewable tablet |
| Serving Size | 1 tablet |
| Added B6/Folate | None |
| Testing/Certifications | iGen non-GMO tested; no linked independent B12 potency certificate or COA |
| Cost per 1,000 mcg B12 | $0.0807 |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Vegans wanting a high-potency flavored chewable
- Buyers avoiding added folate and B6
Not For
- Buyers seeking a daily dose close to published vegan supplementation schedules
- People avoiding xylitol, dextrose or flavored tablets
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Alternatives to Consider
NOW Foods, Methyl B-12, 1,000 mcg, 100 Lozenges
NOW Foods
Each lozenge supplies 1,000 mcg of methylcobalamin as the only declared active ingredient, and the label identifies the product as vegetarian/vegan and non-animal-derived. The suggested use is one lozenge one to two times daily, so the labeled 100 servings represent 50-100 days depending on use.
Nutricost, Vitamin B12, 1,000 mcg, 240 Capsules
Nutricost
Each vegan hypromellose capsule supplies 1,000 mcg of methylcobalamin, with no added folate, B6 or other active nutrients. The bottle provides 240 one-capsule servings and has the lowest cost per serving in the ranking.
Garden of Life, Organics B-12 Organic Spray, Raspberry, 2 fl oz (58 ml)
Garden of Life
One oral spray supplies 500 mcg of methylcobalamin from Saccharomyces cerevisiae plus a 2 mg certified-organic food blend. It is certified vegan by Vegan Action, USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified and certified organic by QCS, but those certifications do not verify the labeled B12 potency.
Deva, Vegan B-12, Fast-Dissolve, 2,500 mcg, 90 Tablets
Deva
Each fast-dissolving tablet supplies 2,500 mcg of methylcobalamin with no added active nutrients. The formula is registered with the Vegan Society, and all listed inactive ingredients are identified as non-animal-derived.