Best Premium Pick
Thorne Vitamin B12
$15-$25Healthline's top overall B12 pick, Thorne is the gold standard for supplement quality — third-party tested, methylcobalamin form, and trusted by healthcare professionals. Worth the extra cost if quality is your priority.
what experts say
- >“Best overall: Thorne Vitamin B12 — prioritized products that are tested throughout the manufacturing process, ideally by third-party labs and organizations, like NSF International.”— Healthline dietitians
- >“Best vegan vitamin B supplement: Thorne B-Complex #12 — Thorne is a trusted professional-grade brand used by healthcare practitioners.”— Healthline (B Complex review)
- >“All products listed above are tested by a third party — a key criterion for inclusion on the list.”— Healthline editorial
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Healthline's #1 overall B12 pick, recommended by registered dietitians
- +Third-party tested throughout the manufacturing process
- +Methylcobalamin form — naturally occurring and potentially better retained by the body
- +Trusted professional-grade brand used by healthcare practitioners
- +41,667% DV per capsule at a moderate price per serving
[-] what's not
- -More expensive than budget options like Nature Made
- -Only available as capsule — no gummy or liquid option
- -Overkill for people who just need basic maintenance supplementation
