Life Extension Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin
- Vitamin B12
- Lozenge
- Vitamin B12
- 60
A vanilla flavored, quick-dissolving methylcobalamin B12 lozenge suited to vegetarians who want an alternative to swallowing capsules.
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How it ranks among the 130 vitamin b12 we track
4.6★ across 1,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 130 vitamin b12 we track - how the scorecard works · full vitamin b12 data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Life Extension makes a 1 mg methylcobalamin B12 lozenge in vanilla flavor, quick-dissolving and vegetarian, sold in a 60 count bottle aimed at nerve and cognitive support.
The lozenge format dissolves rather than requiring swallowing, and methylcobalamin is the active form of B12 the formula uses, tied to the product's homocysteine-level messaging around cardiovascular and neurological markers.
- 1 mg methylcobalamin B12
- Quick-dissolving lozenge
- Vanilla flavor
- 60 lozenges per bottle, vegetarian and gluten free
Who it's for
Fits vegetarians or anyone who prefers a dissolving lozenge over a capsule or tablet for their B12. Not for someone who dislikes vanilla flavoring or wants an unflavored option.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 1 mg methylcobalamin B12 in a quick-dissolving lozenge
- Vegetarian and gluten free
- Flavored format may not suit those wanting unflavored B12
- Lozenge form is not for anyone who prefers swallowing a capsule
Performance notes
The lozenge is designed to dissolve in the mouth rather than be swallowed whole, and it uses methylcobalamin, the form of B12 the product ties to maintaining healthy homocysteine levels, a marker referenced in cardiovascular and neurological health.
Specifications
| Brand | Life |
|---|---|
| Model | 01536 |
| Form | Lozenge |
| Supplement Type | Vitamin B12 |
| Count | 60 |
| Flavor | Vanilla |
| Benefits | Helps maintain healthy homocysteine levels (a marker of cardiovascular, neurolog |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Allergens | Gluten Free |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in vitamin b12.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Extension Vitamin B12 MethylcobalaminThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Nature's Bounty Vitamin B12 2500 mcgNature’s | 4.8 / 5 | 26,800 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Nature Made Vitamin B12 1000 mcgNATURE | 4.8 / 5 | 21,400 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Solgar Vitamin B12 1000 mcgSolgar | 4.8 / 5 | 11,500 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Natrol Vitamin B12 5000 mcg Fast Dissolve B12 SupplementNatrol | 4.7 / 5 | 40,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Life 01536
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What form of B12 does Life Extension use?
It uses methylcobalamin, listed at 1 mg per lozenge.
Do these lozenges need to be swallowed?
No, they are designed to quick-dissolve rather than be swallowed whole.
Is this B12 lozenge vegetarian?
Yes, it is labeled vegetarian and gluten free.