Is Life Extension Methyl-Cobalamin 5 mg safe while breastfeeding?

Grade B. 4 Safe, 2 Caution, 0 Avoid. No major safety flags.

Clarity Product Analysis

Life Extension

Methyl-Cobalamin 5 mg

Name: Methyl-Cobalamin 5 mg
Brand: Life Extension

Minor cautions6 of 10 ingredients checked · 4 safe · 2 caution · 0 avoid

2 ingredient(s) rated Caution

6Checked

BGrade

4Safe

2Flagged

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Full ingredient analysis

Ingredient	Verdict	Evidence	Notes
Maltodextrin	Caution	Gold	Caution due to potential digestive issues.
Microcrystalline Cellulose	Not in DB
modified Food Starch	Safe	Bronze	Safe during breastfeeding.
natural Vanilla flavor	Not in DB
Rice Starch	Not in DB
Sorbitol	Safe	Gold	Safe for lactation.. DAO: Low
Stearic Acid	Safe	Bronze	Natural fatty acid.
Vegetable Stearate	Not in DB
Vitamin B12	Safe	Gold
Xylitol	Caution	Gold	Caution — sugar alcohol. GI side effects at high doses. Extremely toxic to dogs.

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According to the Clarity Ingredient Safety Database by Health AI. 6 of 10 ingredients verified against 1,595 evidence-graded entries. Last verified: April 2026. Database version 4.2. Check this product live →

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This product contains no Avoid-rated ingredients. Caution items indicate areas to monitor.

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Product analysis by Clarity (Health AI). Based on published evidence for breastfeeding, pregnancy, and general safety. Not medical advice. Formulations may change; verify current ingredients on the label.

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