"Age Well with Sublingual Vitamin B12 & Folic Acid!Healthy aging requires adequate B12 and folic acid to reduce blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine which are linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Elderly people and vegetarians are at a higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include fatigue, muscle weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, numbness, and heart palpitations. Long-term B12 deficiency can produce pernicious anemia, which leads to memory loss, confusion and even dementia.Prevent Drug-Induced Sublingual Vitamin B12 & Folic Acid DeficiencyMedications that can lower Vitamin B12 and folic acid levels in the body include*: anti-seizure medications, chemotherapy medications (particularly methotrexate); Colchicine (for gout), bile acid sequestrants (for lowering cholesterol, antacids – H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors (to reduce stomach acid), Metformin (glucophage for diabetes), antibiotics, Tetracycline, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Sulfasalazine (for inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis), Triamterene (diuretic), Pyrimethamine (for malaria and parasites).*"Recommended Use: (adults): Helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins; helps to form red blood cells. Vitamin B12 is a factor in the maintenance of good health. Folate helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy; helps to prevent folate deficiencyRecommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet per day. To maximize absorption, each sublingual tablet should be held under the tongue until completely dissolved.Caution: Sealed for your protection. Keep out of the reach of children.Store in a cool dry place.