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Puritan's Pride Timed Release Vitamin B-12 1000mcg, Vegetarian Dietary Supplement for Energy Metabolism, Heart, Circulatory, and Nervous System Health Support, 8 Month Supply, 250 Caplets Review

4.7 (6,100) Amazon rating$16.59800+ bought last month

Our verdict

Puritan's Pride's timed release B12 caplet is built for slow, steady delivery through the day rather than an instant dose, and its 250 count bottle is labeled to last about 8 months.

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Best for

People who want a long lasting B12 supply in tablet form with a vegan and vegetarian friendly label at a budget conscious price.

Skip if

You'd rather have a fast dissolving or sublingual format instead of a timed release tablet.

  • Form Tablet
  • Count 250 Count
  • Flavor Unflavored
  • Type Vitamin-B
  • Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
  • Benefits Energy
  • Priced 10% above the category median ($15.07 across 130 tracked models)

Pros

  • Timed release format designed for gradual absorption
  • Vegan and vegetarian friendly per the label
  • Gluten free formulation
  • 250 count bottle covers roughly 8 months at one a day
  • Unflavored tablet with no added taste to manage

Cons

  • Must be swallowed rather than chewed or dissolved
  • Timed release isn't a fit if you want a fast acting format
  • Lower recent purchase volume than some competing B12 brands

Our scorecard

4.7/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.7/5

    4.7 average across 6,100 owner ratings

  • Popularity3.9/5

    6,100 owner reviews, more than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home health monitors: bathroom scales, blood pressure monitors, pregnancy and ovulation tests, thermometers, body composition monitors, stethoscopes, glucose monitors and pulse oximeters we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

This is a timed release B12 tablet, meaning it's formulated to release its dose gradually rather than all at once. It's unflavored and comes in a 250 count bottle, which the label frames as an 8 month supply for daily use.

The listing notes it's vegan and vegetarian friendly as well as gluten free, and the maker markets it to support energy. As always, it's a good idea to check with a healthcare professional before starting a new supplement routine.

At about 16 to 17 dollars for 250 caplets, the per serving cost works out to a few cents a day, which fits a bottle this large going the distance.

Specifications

FormTablet
Count250 Count
FlavorUnflavored
TypeVitamin-B
DietVegan, Vegetarian
BenefitsEnergy
AllergensGluten Free

Performance notes

The label lists a tablet form with timed release delivery, a 250 count, unflavored, marketed as vegan and vegetarian friendly and gluten free, with a stated benefit of supporting energy.

What buyers say

A 4.7 star average across roughly 6,100 reviews points to consistent satisfaction, even though last month's purchase volume, around 800 units, trails some higher profile B12 brands.

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Frequently asked questions

What does timed release mean for this B12 tablet?

It means the tablet is formulated to release its B12 gradually rather than all at once, according to the manufacturer, unlike a fast dissolve or sublingual format.

Is this supplement suitable for vegans?

Yes, the label states it is vegan and vegetarian friendly.

How long does one bottle last?

The listing states 250 caplets make up an 8 month supply, which works out to roughly one caplet a day.

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