Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Foods Plus
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First and foremost: checking Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Foods Plus with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for treating or preventing b12 deficiency, pernicious anemia, low energy and fatigue.Based on those ingredients, 259 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Stevia extract, Vitamin B12. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains 2 active ingredients. Vitamin B12 is the primary ingredient at 3000 mcg per serving — a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, support your nervous system, and process energy from food.
Stevia extract is a sweetener derived from the stevia plant that's added to give the product its flavor without sugar. The product also contains several inactive ingredients — sorbitol, croscarmellose sodium, medium chain triglycerides, citric acid, natural flavor, magnesium stearate, and silica — which are fillers, binders, and flavor enhancers typical in tablet or dissolvable formulations.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin B12 in this product is effective for treating B12 deficiency and Imerslund-Grasbeck disease (a rare genetic condition affecting B12 absorption). It's also likely effective for cyanide poisoning and possibly effective for canker sores and postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after shingles).
Stevia extract, the sweetener in this product, has insufficient reliable evidence to support claims about managing diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity. While some preliminary research suggests it may lower blood sugar or blood pressure, other studies show mixed or no significant results.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin B12 is generally very well tolerated — your body removes excess B12 in your urine, and there's no established upper limit for it. It's considered safe at recommended amounts during pregnancy and breastfeeding, where it's actually needed.
Taken by mouth, it causes injection site reactions only when given as a shot, not with oral supplements. Allergic reactions like rash or itching are rare but have been reported.
In very rare cases, correcting a severe B12 deficiency (megaloblastic anemia) can theoretically cause a dangerous drop in potassium, though this is uncommon. Stevia extract in purified food amounts is generally recognized as safe.
However, whole-leaf stevia or high-dose supplements are not well studied, so caution is warranted at larger doses. Most minor side effects — bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle aches, nausea, numbness — typically resolve within the first week.
Muscle aches may persist longer but usually fade. Allergic reactions are rare.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take lithium (Moderate severity concern with the stevia extract), metformin (Minor concern with B12), any blood pressure medications (Minor concern with stevia), or any diabetes medications (Minor concern with stevia). No interactions are documented for the other ingredients we could not check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is a straightforward B12 supplement useful if you have a B12 deficiency or one of the conditions it's proven effective for. If you take metformin, lithium, blood pressure medications, or diabetes medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the stevia and B12 can interact with these drugs.
B12 itself is very safe and well tolerated in this dose, though anyone with a severe anemia should discuss supplementation with their provider beforehand.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2019.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Foods Plus |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 717284006306 |
| Net contents | 60 Melt(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 22, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 211785 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Other (e.g. Tea Bag) |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg by Foods Plus, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 3000 mg | 125000% |
| Stevia extract | 1050 mcg | -- |
Other ingredients: Quick Melt Blend, Sorbitol, Croscarmellose Sodium, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Citric Acid, Natural flavor, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Place 1 melt under the tongue daily and allow to dissolve before swallowing as a dietary supplement or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Contains Milk.
Storage
Protect from heat, light and moisture. Store in a cool, dry place.
General Statements
Made in the U.S.A. from globally sourced ingredients.
Since 1962
Formulation
No sugar, yeast, wheat, soy, artificial flavors or preservatives
Preservative free Non GMO Gluten-free
Delicious instant melt Promotes energy metabolism
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
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Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg by Foods Plus label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg by Foods Plus
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Melt(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Vitamin B12
Interacts with20 drugs
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential nutrient your body needs to make red blood cells, keep nerves healthy, and support DNA. Supplements are very h...
Vitamin B12 monograph & interactionsStevia extract
Interacts with259 drugs
Stevia is a plant-based, calorie-free sweetener that is widely used as a sugar alternative and is considered safe in normal food amounts by major regu...
Stevia extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Quick Melt Blend, Sorbitol, Croscarmellose Sodium, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Citric Acid, Natural flavor, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg by Foods Plus Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg by Foods Plus does interact with some medications, through its vitamin B12 and stevia extract content.
The most serious documented interaction is between stevia and lithium (a mood stabilizer), where stevia may theoretically reduce how your body clears lithium and raise its levels in your blood — a Moderate-severity concern.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin B12 has a Minor interaction with metformin (Glucophage), a common diabetes medication. Metformin can interfere with how your digestive system absorbs B12, potentially leading to low B12 levels over time with prolonged use.
Stevia extract also carries Minor interactions with antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications) and antidiabetes drugs. In theory, combining stevia with blood pressure medications could increase the risk of low blood pressure, and combining it with diabetes medications could raise the risk of low blood sugar.
The evidence for stevia's blood pressure and blood sugar effects is mixed in clinical studies.
Altogether, these interactions span 259 individual medications. Before you start this product, especially if you take lithium, metformin, blood pressure drugs, or diabetes medications, run your exact prescriptions through the checker below.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg interact with 259 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Stevia extract Vitamin B12
Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, stevia might decrease clearance and increase levels of lithium.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, stevia might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when combined with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, stevia might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when combined with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, stevia might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when combined with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Albiglutide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, stevia might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when combined with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, stevia might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when combined with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionVitamin B12Metformin (glucophage) Minor
Interaction Summary
Metformin, a common medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, has been associated with lower vitamin B12 levels in some individuals.
Read the full Vitamin B12 + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, stevia might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when combined with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Ammonium Chloride interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, stevia might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when combined with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Aprocitentan interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Stevia ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Stevia Extract + Bendroflumethiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Stevia extract
Lithium
Theoretically, stevia might decrease clearance and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that stevia extracts might have diuretic activity. Theoretically, increased reabsorption of lithium along with sodium might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, stevia might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when combined with antidiabetes drugs.
Preliminary clinical research in patients with type 2 diabetes suggests that taking a single dose of stevia extract 1000 mg reduces postprandial blood glucose levels when taken with a meal. However, other clinical research in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes suggests that taking stevioside 250 mg three times daily does not significantly affect blood glucose levels or glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) after three months of treatment.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Stevia extract and stevioside might lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. However, other clinical research suggests that stevioside does not significantly lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Vitamin B12
Metformin (Glucophage)
Metformin, a common medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, has been associated with lower vitamin B12 levels in some individuals. Prolonged use of metformin can interfere with the absorption of B12 in the digestive system, potentially leading to a deficiency in this essential vitamin.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg, from the product label.
Foods Plus
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- Foods Plus
- Street Address
- 10 Henderson Drive
- City
- West Caldwell
- State
- New Jersey
- ZipCode
- 07006
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The Full Monographs Behind Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Vitamin B12
Interacts with 20 drugsVitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential nutrient your body needs to make red blood cells, keep nerves healthy, and support DNA. Supplements are very helpful for people who are deficient — su...
Read the full Vitamin B12 monograph → Herb & supplement monographStevia
Interacts with 259 drugsStevia is a plant-based, calorie-free sweetener that is widely used as a sugar alternative and is considered safe in normal food amounts by major regulators. Purified stevia extracts have a...
Read the full Stevia monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Quick Melt Vitamin B-12 3000 mcg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 40 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Vitamin B12 30 references
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