Can You Take Vitamin D and B12 Together?

If you've investigated ways to support your nutrition, you know that vitamins are essential! Vitamins are nutrients that we get in our food, and they help our bodies function; by eating healthy, nutritious foods, we can provide our bodies with the materials to do all sorts of beneficial things. But sometimes, due to lack of availability, changing schedules, or any other reasons in our complicated modern lives, we can end up missing some of the essential vitamins in our diet. That's why supplementation can be important, helping to close these dietary nutrient gaps.

Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 are both popular vitamins you might be interested in adding to your supplement routine, but you might wonder, can you take Vitamin D and B12 together? We’ll answer that, and give you the scoop on Nature Made^® Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 supplements to help target possible nutrient gaps.

What is Vitamin D?

What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that's important at every age. Our body produces Vitamin D when we expose our skin to sunlight, but we also get some from our food. Despite this, 95% of Americans don't receive enough Vitamin D from their diet alone, and nearly one-third of U.S. Adults have a Vitamin D deficiency.[1,2] Supplementing your diet with a good source of Vitamin D, like our Vitamin D3 Softgels, can help give your body the Vitamin D support it needs.^†

Benefits of Vitamin D

Vitamin D performs several functions in our body, not the least of which is being an essential immune support vitamin. Our innate and adaptive immune systems require Vitamin D to create complex molecules that help support our body's natural immune defenses.[3] Vitamin D also helps improve Calcium absorption, which in turn helps to support bone, teeth, and muscle health.^†

What is Vitamin B12?

There's no one "Vitamin B." It's actually a collection of similar vitamins known as B Vitamins. One of them, Vitamin B12, is also known by the name Cobalamin. Food sources of Vitamin B12 include seafood, chicken, yogurt, and eggs; primarily animal products. Because Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin mostly found in animal products, Vitamin B12 is an essential supplement for vegans or strict vegetarians who may not consume enough B12 from their diet alone. Nature Made^® Vitamin B12 1000 mcg Fast Dissolve Tablets help reduce fatigue for those low in Vitamin B12.^†

Benefits of Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 has several benefits! Adequate Vitamin B12 status helps support a healthy mood, and B12 supplementation can help reduce fatigue for those low in Vitamin B12. Did you know that approximately 6% of older adults have deficient levels of Vitamin B12, and over 20% have low levels?[4] If you fall into either of those categories, you may be interested in our Vitamin B12 1000 mcg Softgels. These B12 supplements can help provide your body with the support it needs. Each daily dose helps support brain cell function, reduces fatigue for those low in Vitamin B12, and converts food into cellular energy.^†

The Safety of Taking Vitamin D and B12 Together

Nature Made^® Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 supplements are USP Verified. What exactly does that mean? The United States Pharmacopeia tests and verifies these supplements' ingredients, potency, and manufacturing process, verifying their quality. Nature Made^® is dedicated to providing safe supplements with high-quality ingredients, and our Vitamin D and B12 supplements are no different! Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 supplements can be safely taken together, and in fact, our Advanced Multivitamin Gummies provide a dose of both in three tasty gummies!^†

Daily Routines for Vitamin Intake

You may be wondering when to take Vitamin D. One of the best ways to help ensure you keep your supplement routine consistent is by taking them regularly every day along with one of your meals. Most supplements should be taken with water and food for better absorption, particularly fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin D, which should be taken with a meal containing fat or oil for best absorption. If you get into the routine of taking your supplements with breakfast (or dinner!), you'll ensure that you follow those rules every time. It also helps you remember to take them! Rather than adding a whole new step to your daily routine, you stick it onto a pre-existing one, making your schedule easy to track. Always consult your primary care provider or another health professional when starting or changing your supplement routine. Our Advanced Multivitamin Gummies can simplify your routine, combining Vitamin D3 and Vitamin B12, along with Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Calcium, Magnesium and more in a daily serving of three gummies. That's pretty easy to remember!^†

Nourishing Your Body with Confidence

When you pick a Vitamin D supplement like our Vitamin D3 2000 IU Softgels to support bone health, along with teeth, muscle, and immune health, always make sure you follow the suggested use as listed on the label. The same goes for Vitamin B12 supplementation, which supports brain cell function and helps reduce fatigue for those low in Vitamin B12. Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 are safe to take together, allowing you to get the benefits of both. Nature Made^® supplements are made from carefully selected ingredients under strict manufacturing processes. Nature Made® is the #1 Pharmacist Recommended Vitamin & Supplement Brand.*^†

* Based on a survey of pharmacists who recommend branded vitamins and supplements

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

References

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2. Reider CA, Chung RY, Devarshi PP, Grant RW, Hazels Mitmesser S. Inadequacy of Immune Health Nutrients: Intakes in US Adults, the 2005-2016 NHANES. Nutrients. 2020;12(6):1735. Published 2020 Jun 10. doi:10.3390/nu120617354.
3. Aranow C. Vitamin D and the immune system. J Investig Med. 2011;59(6):881-886. doi:10.2310/JIM.0b013e31821b8755
4. Allen LH. How common is vitamin B-12 deficiency? Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;89(2):693S-6S. doi:10.3945/ajcn.2008.26947A.