Best Budget Value
NOW Supplements Vitamin B12 1,000 mcg Lozenges
$8-$15At just $0.05 per serving, NOW's B12 lozenges are the most affordable option recommended by dietitians — and they dissolve under the tongue for potentially better absorption than standard pills.
what experts say
- >“The family-owned brand has been a leader in the health and wellness industry for over 50 years thanks to their extensive testing methods and superior quality that ensure you are getting exactly what it says on the supplement bottle.”— Good Housekeeping
- >“A budget-friendly choice, these B12 lozenges from Now Supplements are small and dissolvable or chewable — our experts were very impressed by the level of testing and quality control that Now conducts.”— Good Housekeeping RD panel
- >“NOW Foods Methyl B-12 lozenges: With the option to chew or let them dissolve in your mouth, these lozenges provide 41,667% of the DV for vitamin B12.”— Healthline
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Cheapest per-serving cost at ~$0.05 — hard to beat
- +Sublingual/chewable lozenge format may enhance absorption vs. standard pills
- +Family-owned brand with 50+ years of quality manufacturing history
- +Includes 100 mcg folate — works synergistically with B12 for red blood cell health
- +Only one lozenge daily needed
[-] what's not
- -Not third-party tested by an independent organization like NSF or USP
- -Contains folic acid (synthetic folate) rather than the more bioavailable 5-MTHF form
- -Lozenge format not ideal for those who prefer standard capsules
