Apex Energetics B12-Max (K56) — high-potency liquid methyl-B12
B12-Max is the stronger version of Apex's liquid B12: 1,250 mcg of methylcobalamin in every 10 drops (0.25 mL). It's for higher daily amounts in fewer drops, while keeping what I like about a liquid — you can set the dose exactly. About 16 drops gives 2,000 mcg; 10 drops gives 1,250 mcg.
Who I reach for it with: practitioner-directed higher-dose B12; people with a history of low B12 who need more than a maintenance dose; those who don't want to swallow pills; vegetarians and vegans; energy, nerve and methylation protocols.
What makes it different: methylcobalamin, the biologically active form of B12, dissolved in a glycerin base with natural tangerine flavor and stevia — no capsule, fillers or excipients. Vegetarian formula, tested for gluten and dairy. 118 servings per bottle.
Protocol fit: Vitamin B12 (K34) is the same liquid at 500 mcg per 10 drops for everyday or fine-tuned dosing. For a 1,000 mcg capsule, see Thorne Vitamin B12 or Pure Encapsulations Methylcobalamin; Designs for Health Vitamin B12 is a 5,000 mcg lozenge.
FAQ — Do I need the Max strength? Most people start around 1,000 mcg, which is the standard dose because it adjusts upward easily. B12-Max makes sense when your practitioner wants you higher than that.
FAQ — Liquid, capsule or lozenge? Once you're using methylcobalamin at the right amount, the form mostly comes down to how you like to take it. A liquid wins when the dose needs to be precise.
Supplement Facts: Serving size 0.25 mL (approx. 10 drops), 118 servings. Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 1,250 mcg. Other ingredients: glycerin, alcohol, natural tangerine flavor, stevia extract.
Suggested Use: Take 0.25 mL (approx. 10 drops) orally 3 times a day, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Warning: Consult your healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or for any use by minors. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight and keep the bottle tightly closed.
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Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
