LiveWise Naturals B12 Vitamin Drops Non-GMO, Organic Bioactive Blend for Energy, Clarity, Focus, and Easy Absorption, Adenosylcobalamin & Methylcobalamin Supplement, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

I started using Live Wise Naturals Vitamin B12 Drops due to a suspected B12 deficiency. It turned out not to be the case, but I was pleased with this product nonetheless. I have intestinal troubles so I did not want to tempt fate by using B12 pills. I would rather avoid the lower GI tract altogether. Sublingual drops allow me to do that, as they are mostly absorbed in the mouth. I searched for a brand that does not have added sweetener in the form of xylitol, which I cannot eat. B12 lozenges also contain xylitol. Live Wise was the only brand of B12 drops that I could find that does not contain xylitol or some polyol. Ingredients are: Vitamin B12 as Methylcobalamin, purified water, organic grape alcohol. The grape alcohol imparts a natural sweetness, so I don't know why anyone adds sweetener.I inquired of the company and was told that the alcohol content is 15%. I am not certain if 15% refers to the amount of grape alcohol or the amount of ethanol, but I suspect the former. The difference would be slight, as grape alcohol is typically 190 proof or 95% alcohol. That amounts to 4.5 ml of alcohol per 30ml bottle. There are 180 doses of 1000mcg, 60 doses of 3000mcg, or 36 doses of 5000mcg per bottle. A dose of 1000mcg (5 drops) is about 0.167ml; a dose of 3000mcg (15 drops) is about 0.5ml; a dose of 5000mcg (25 drops) is about 0.833ml. The dropper is not precise, but you can calculate how much alcohol you would be getting if that is a concern. Grape alcohol is used because everything dissolves well in it, it's a good preservative, and it aids absorption in the mouth.Instructions say to shake the bottle, drop the liquid under your tongue, hold it there for 90 seconds, then swish whatever is left for 30 seconds before swallowing. You will need to swallow any saliva that is in your mouth first, or the B12 drops will quickly become diluted. It's not possible to hold more than about 10 drops under your tongue, so you may want to spread higher doses out over the course of the day. You won't be able to hold the drops under your tongue for 90 seconds, as you are producing saliva. The drops either absorb or dilute fairly quickly. But it doesn't matter. Just hold the drops there until they seem mostly gone. The product tastes pretty good, like sweet alcohol. It's bright red, so avoid contact with fabrics. I wish the doses were marked on the dropper, but that is a quibble.

Excellent product for the Money! Quality

This B12 supplement is FANTASTIC! I've recommended it to sooo many people already. I purchased it because I was told by my doctor (after blood work) that I was severely deficient in B12. I was having daily migraine headaches, numbness is my fingers and toes, depressed mood, trouble eating and sleeping, and I was extremely fatigued 24/7. I couldn't get out of bed most days and I would literally sleep the entire day. I'm a hypochondriac and immediately assumed I was dying or I had cancer or something equally dramatic.After doing a lot of research, I decided to go with this product because of the minimal additives and other factors I won't bore you with. It has been a life-saver for me. It took a couple of days to start feeling better, but once (I'm assuming) the B12 level had a steady consistency in my system, I started feeling like myself again. I have energy, the migraines stopped, the numbness in my extremities has improved, I'm not fatigued 24/7, and I generally feel a lot healthier.I'm not sure why other reviewers complain about the taste because there isn't one at all. There is a slight tingling feeling from the grape alcohol but it's nothing that's intolerable, and you can trust me on that because I'm a baby about pretty much everything.I'm very vocal about this product because my vitamin B12 deficiency, although severe, took away my livelihood at 29 years old. I tried the B12 shots at my doctor's office and they would work for about a day or so, but then I'd crash really hard and feel worse than I did before the shot. If taken consistently, which is every day for me, this product can seriously change your life. If you're suffering like I was, please give it a try. You won't regret it.

Finally, some energy! Which makes me wonder if I was deficient. Great product, works quickly, I have a nice boost of energy and it doesn’t taste bad. And no MCAS reaction.Update: 2nd bottle ordered tastes completely different and is kinda sour. Also, the ingredients have changed. I sure hope it’s still soy free but the new bottle doesn’t specify. Interesting.

I had a stroke 5 months ago and after being in the hospital, was very deconditioned physically and foggy mentally. My doctor and I discussed adding B12. He and I are very involved with integrative medicine and biologics, and always make sure not to solely rely on prescription drugs. Many people are deficient in B12, especially as they get older. I prefer this methylcobalamin, and still feel that the sublingual delivery is superior because of rapid absorption without gut interference. I also prefer only pure sources for supplements. This met all the requirements. Still, be aware of the potential for increased uric acid levels if you have Gout, and decreased potassium levels, both of which can happen when using B12.So, I have used this daily for 3 weeks, following instructions to shake well, keep under tongue for 90 seconds, then swish before swallow, and avoid food and drink for ten minutes. After about 10 days, I noticed my energy levels had doubled and were consistent, my motor skills were improving, and my speech was clearer, with short term memory improved. My nervous system apparently really needed the boost, and I intend to continue taking this every morning. It's the best form I've tried yet, and I think it is worth the higher price for this brand versus the cyanocobalamin SL you occasionally see in drugstore. And, strict vegetarians should really add this in, since the human body makes very little of its own B12 and the only real dietary sources are meat, eggs and dairy. It really is a miracle vitamin! And this is a good brand