Thank you for your question. The triglyceride ingredient in Biocare2 Shakes is Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT), which is a highly refined oil ingredient. The MCT used in this product line is a nutritional powder manufactured from palm, palm kernel, and/or coconut-based fatty acids along with with sodium caseinate. Due to the refining process, MCT ingredients do not contain the allergenic proteins associated with coconut. Therefore, while the MCT ingredient may be derived from coconut oil, the supplier confirms it is not a source of coconut allergen.

Thank you for your question. There is a perception that cyanocobalamin is a “cheap” or inferior form of vitamin B12, but this is not supported by clinical evidence. Cyanocobalamin is the most extensively studied, stable, and widely used form of B12 in dietary supplements, fortified foods, and prescription products. Numerous clinical studies demonstrate that it effectively raises and maintains healthy vitamin B12 levels.
Vitamin B12 plays critical roles in DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, and neurological function. Because B12 absorption is influenced by an individual’s current B12 status and digestive physiology, the amount absorbed can vary from person to person. In general, absorption tends to be more efficient when B12 levels are low and less efficient when body stores are already adequate. Once absorbed, cyanocobalamin is converted in the body into the two active forms of vitamin B12: methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin. For most individuals, this conversion occurs efficiently. In rare inherited disorders of B12 metabolism, alternative forms may be used under medical supervision. In conditions with true impair absorption, such as pernicious anemia, vitamin B12 is commonly given by injection of cyanocobalamin.
Methylcobalamin and other active forms of B12 are most commonly found in capsule and tablet supplements, while cyanocobalamin is highly used in fortified foods and powdered nutrition products because of its superior stability during processing and storage. Robard comprehensive protein supplements use cyanocobalamin to provide reliable B12 support. Each serving provides 200% of the Daily Value for vitamin B12. Consuming 1–2 servings per day helps provide a nutritional buffer to support adequate B12 status. High levels of supplementation with Vitamin B12 is also common since B12 is a water-soluble vitamin which means any excess amounts are able to be excreted in urine. For this reason, there is no established “Tolerable Upper Intake Level” for B12.
Individuals with reduced food intake are typically at greater risk of inadequate vitamin B12 intake. In addition, use of some medications, including metformin, is known to lower B12 levels in some individuals. Ensuring adequate dietary or supplemental B12, along with overall digestive and nutritional support, is important to maintaining healthy B12 status.