Vitamin B12 Patch: What's in It and How to Use It

Vitamin B12 is one of the most talked-about vitamins. In this article we explain what B12 is, where it occurs naturally – and what's in the Xaura X-12 patch.

What is vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin. It is found almost exclusively in animal foods – such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. Anyone following a vegan diet therefore needs to supplement B12 specifically; this is one of the few recommendations that professional bodies agree on.

What's in the Xaura X-12 patch?

• Vitamin B complex (B1, B3, B6, B7, B12)
• Folic acid
• Caffeine
• Green tea extract

The X-12 is a wellness product that you stick on – not a medicine and not a food supplement to be swallowed.

How to use it

1. Choose a clean, dry and preferably hair-free area of skin – e.g. the shoulder, neck or upper arm.
2. Peel off the protective film, apply the patch and press it on briefly.
3. Remove after 24 hours.
4. Apply the next patch to a different area of skin.

What to keep in mind

• X-12 contains caffeine – not for children or for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you're sensitive to caffeine, don't wear it in the evening.
• Do not apply to irritated or broken skin; remove if itching or redness occurs.
• If you feel constantly tired or exhausted, or suspect a B12 deficiency, have it checked by a doctor. A deficiency can only be diagnosed with a blood test – and it belongs in medical care, not in an online shop.

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Note: Wellness product, not a medicine and not a medical device. Not intended to diagnose, treat, relieve, cure or prevent any disease. If you have health questions, please consult your doctor.