Vitamin B12 is essential for converting food into usable energy through its role in the citric acid cycle and methylation reactions. SodaPeak uses methylcobalamin, the bioactive form, for a specific reason.
B12 serves as a cofactor for two critical enzymes: methionine synthase and methylmalonyl-CoA mutase. These enzymes are essential for amino acid metabolism and the conversion of fatty acids into energy. Deficiency causes fatigue, weakness and cognitive fog.
Most budget supplements use cyanocobalamin because it is cheap and stable. Your body must convert it to methylcobalamin before use, a process that requires energy and metabolic capacity. We use the bioactive form directly.
Men over 50 (reduced absorption), vegetarians and vegans (B12 is primarily in animal products), and men on metformin or proton pump inhibitors (both reduce B12 absorption). A daily supplement provides consistent intake.