Question 1

What is the difference between Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12 is classified as a Essential nutrient, Neuroprotective (Corrinoid, Cobalt-containing organometallic compound) while Vitamin C is classified as a Essential nutrient, Antioxidant, Neurotransmitter cofactor (Lactone, Enediol antioxidant). They share 0 effects in common, with 2 effects unique to Vitamin B12 and 2 unique to Vitamin C.

Question 2

Is it safe to combine Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

There is no direct interaction data available for combining Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C. This does not mean the combination is safe. Always exercise caution and research thoroughly.

Question 3

Which is stronger, Vitamin B12 or Vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

At common doses via oral, Vitamin B12 is typically dosed at 500–1000 mcg while Vitamin C is dosed at 250–1000 mg. However, "stronger" depends on context — potency, subjective intensity, and duration all factor in. These substances have different pharmacological profiles and comparing raw potency is not straightforward.

	Vitamin B12	Vitamin C
Class	Essential nutrient, Neuroprotective	Essential nutrient, Antioxidant, Neurotransmitter cofactor
Common Dose (oral)	500–1000 mcg	250–1000 mg
Total Duration	1.2–4.8 hrs	0.3–1.2 hrs
Routes	Oral	Oral

Level	Vitamin B12	Vitamin C
Threshold	60 mcg	10 mg
Light	100–500 mcg	100–250 mg
Common	500–1000 mcg	250–1000 mg
Strong	1000–2500 mcg	1000–2000 mg
Heavy	5000 mcg	5000 mg

Vitamin B12vsVitamin C

At a Glance

Dosage

oral

Duration

oral

Oral

Oral

Effects

Unique to Vitamin B122

Unique to Vitamin C2

Safety

Interaction: Vitamin B12 + Vitamin C

Vitamin B12 — Dangerous Interactions

Vitamin C — Dangerous Interactions

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