Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 b12 Hi Rose, Yea, if I'm not careful I end up most of the night searching the net, mark of a true information junkie. Didn't you get the contact for the naturopath? Was there some thing else I should have posted? The patterning can be very powerful stuff. My sense is to always keep an open mind. Take what is working in any approach and disgard anything that isn't working for you. It may be worth exploring more whether or not may have gotten deficiencies as a result of you being vegetarian. Not to suggest there's anything wrong with that, just to be aware if it happens and respond to it. Vitamin D deficieny is the other one I've seen come up in relation to breast feeding and this too, can lead to seizures. It is so hard to figure out, there may be many causes and each may be triggering seizures at different times, for various reasons. Please post how things go with AIAHP. Zoe Thanks Zoe, Do I do a lot of research on the net?? Only every spare second although I must admit I do get serious info overload sometimes and can't sleep sometimes thinking what if what if, what if then....etc.. etc.. You know that the more you find out the more questions you get, but I suppose it is only with more questions that you get MORE ANSWERS!!!! Interestingly enough re the article you posted I am a vegetarian mother, who fed breastmilk! Also have halved the Taurine dosage, pending further advice. Hope to get those contact details when you get them. Also am starting a course with The Australian Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential. This is the " Doman-Delacato " method of physical training for hours a day to promote neurological and physicl development. Has anyone tried this, I have read controversial feedback on this method but I gotta keep trying. For more info go to aiahp.org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Trudy, Is this an over the counter deal? I want some. Enjoy your new found energy. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I am late here, but can I ask what is B-12 for? Hugs♥ ny On Friday, March 11, 2011 at 11:24 AM, dmgarr@... wrote: Trudy, Is this an over the counter deal? I want some. Enjoy your new found energy. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 It's a vitamin that your body needs to survive.  Lots of times we get low on it...  Here's what it does.. Vitamin B12 A vitamin B12 test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in the blood. The body needs this B vitamin to make blood cells and to maintain a healthy nervous system. Vitamin B12 is found in animal products such as meat, shellfish, milk, cheese, and eggs. Most people who eat animal products are not likely to develop vitamin B12 deficiency anemia unless their bodies cannot absorb it from food. Strict vegetarians (vegans) who do not eat animal products and babies of mothers who are strict vegetarians are at increased risk for developing anemia and should take a supplement containing vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is stored in the liverfor a year or more, which reduces a person's risk of anemia. Vitamin B12 is usually measured at the same time as a folic acid test, because a lack of either one can lead to a form of anemia called megaloblastic anemia. Lack of vitamin B12 also affects the nervous system. Why It Is Done A vitamin B12 test is used to: Check for vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. There are several risk factors for this anemia, such as those who have had stomach or intestinal surgery, small intestine problems, or people with a family history of this anemia. Diagnose the cause of certain types of anemia, such as megaloblastic anemia. Help find the cause of dementia or other nervous system symptoms, such as tingling or numbness of the arms or legs (peripheral neuropathy). See if vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is present after a person has been diagnosed with atrophic gastritis. On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 6:06 PM, Barrett <barrjohnm@...> wrote:  I am late here, but can I ask what is B-12 for? Hugs♥ ny On Friday, March 11, 2011 at 11:24 AM, dmgarr@... wrote:  Trudy,  Is this an over the counter deal? I want some.  Enjoy your new found energy.  Donna --  Teri Gottlieb MOVE ON. It's just a chapter in the past, but don't close the book. Just turn the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Forgot to say that smoking depletes B12 and vitamin C so we who smoke should supplement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 WISE move on refusing an MRI....SMART MOVE! -like anyone in their right mind needs MORE RADIATION! As for B-12? Which form of B-12? There are two, and one has to be digested/converted by the liver..which puts more stress on the LIVER. Which one and which brand are you trying? Please understand that the human body is not like a gas tank. When its running on empty from deficiencies, ya can't just say " fill ER UP! " It takes time to replenish the body's store of nutrients. Be patient....and also, in this day and age, with all the toxins we are constantly exposed to, with the foods being deficient in nutrients, it is quite common for people to be very low on many nutrients and minerals. So what I'm saying is, while B-12 deficiencies are common, it is NOT the silver magic bullet they make it out to be. When most of the nutrients/mineral issues are addressed is when you will feel the most difference. Otherwise, taking a few important nutrients when the body is lacking in 10 or 12 others....It is an important nutrient...but it does not stand alone is what i " m saying. Lizzie From: calicocat477@... Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:11:09 -0700 Subject: B12 Do most of you know how much B12 taken orally is needed to correct a deficiency? My doc says 500 mc. is enough. The shots caused heart palpitations & extreme anxiety. Doc is refusing to run bloodwork to make sure it's not anything else. I'm sorry, but I can't handle an MRI. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011  Just wondering how long it will take. http://www.solgar.com/SolgarProducts/Vitamin-B12-500-mcg-Tablets.htm This says I need more. In a study of 64 patients taking 500 mcg of oral B-12 daily the lowest absorption rate was 1.8 mcg. Since this is less than the 2 mcg daily requirement a 500 mcg dosage would be insufficient. In most cases the mean absorption rate is 1.2 percent of intake. From: thode <lizt777@...> Subject: RE: B12 esens Date: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 7:42 PM  WISE move on refusing an MRI....SMART MOVE! -like anyone in their right mind needs MORE RADIATION! As for B-12? Which form of B-12? There are two, and one has to be digested/converted by the liver..which puts more stress on the LIVER. Which one and which brand are you trying? Please understand that the human body is not like a gas tank. When its running on empty from deficiencies, ya can't just say " fill ER UP! " It takes time to replenish the body's store of nutrients. Be patient....and also, in this day and age, with all the toxins we are constantly exposed to, with the foods being deficient in nutrients, it is quite common for people to be very low on many nutrients and minerals. So what I'm saying is, while B-12 deficiencies are common, it is NOT the silver magic bullet they make it out to be. When most of the nutrients/mineral issues are addressed is when you will feel the most difference. Otherwise, taking a few important nutrients when the body is lacking in 10 or 12 others....It is an important nutrient...but it does not stand alone is what i " m saying. Lizzie From: calicocat477@... Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:11:09 -0700 Subject: B12 Do most of you know how much B12 taken orally is needed to correct a deficiency? My doc says 500 mc. is enough. The shots caused heart palpitations & extreme anxiety. Doc is refusing to run bloodwork to make sure it's not anything else. I'm sorry, but I can't handle an MRI. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 This is ordinary cyanocobalamin, which has to be converted. The two active co-enzymated forms of B12 are methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin (dibencozide)  These two forms of B12 have different functions in the body, both are equally important. People with low adrenal function are not able to methylate properly, so there will be a deficiency of methylcobalamine and folate.  http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_262/ai_n13675760/  The best B12 product I have been able to find is Source Naturals, Advanced B-12 Complex, 5 mg, 60 Tablets which contains both B12's in sublingual form  http://www.iherb.com/Source-Naturals-Advanced-B-12-Complex-5-mg-60-Tablets/1470?\ at=0 From: KathyB <calicocat477@...> > >Sent: Sunday, 14 August 2011, 2:54 >Subject: RE: B12 > > >  > > Just wondering how long it will take. > >http://www.solgar.com/SolgarProducts/Vitamin-B12-500-mcg-Tablets.htm > >This says I need more. > >In a study of 64 patients taking 500 mcg of oral >B-12 daily the lowest absorption rate was 1.8 mcg. Since this is less >than the 2 mcg daily requirement a 500 mcg dosage would be >insufficient. In most cases the mean absorption rate is 1.2 percent of intake. > > > >From: thode <lizt777@...> >Subject: RE: B12 >esens >Date: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 7:42 PM > > > >WISE move on refusing an MRI....SMART MOVE! > >-like anyone in their right mind needs MORE RADIATION! > >As for B-12? > >Which form of B-12? > >There are two, and one has to be digested/converted by the liver..which puts more stress on the LIVER. > >Which one and which brand are you trying? > >Please understand that the human body is not like a gas tank. When its running on empty from deficiencies, > >ya can't just say " fill ER UP! " > >It takes time to replenish the body's store of nutrients. Be patient....and also, in this day and age, with all > >the toxins we are constantly exposed to, with the foods being deficient in nutrients, it is quite common for > >people to be very low on many nutrients and minerals. So what I'm saying is, while B-12 deficiencies are common, > >it is NOT the silver magic bullet they make it out to be. When most of the nutrients/mineral issues are addressed > >is when you will feel the most difference. Otherwise, taking a few important nutrients when the body is lacking > >in 10 or 12 others....It is an important nutrient...but it does not stand alone is what i " m saying. > >Lizzie > > > >From: calicocat477@... > >Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:11:09 -0700 > >Subject: B12 > >Do most of you know how much B12 taken orally is needed to correct a deficiency? > >My doc says 500 mc. is enough. The shots caused heart palpitations & extreme anxiety. > >Doc is refusing to run bloodwork to make sure it's not anything else. > >I'm sorry, but I can't handle an MRI. > >Kathy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Ole, Thanks, I should have realized. That explains why I didn't get a start up reaction w this product. First time I took any. Now I understand another reason I'm low. I didn't know enough on methlylating. Kathy From: Ole Alstrup <alstrup@...> Subject: Re: B12 This is ordinary cyanocobalamin, which has to be converted. The two active co-enzymated forms of B12 are methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin (dibencozide) These two forms of B12 have different functions in the body, both are equally important. People with low adrenal function are not able to methylate properly, so there will be a deficiency of methylcobalamine and folate. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_262/ai_n13675760/ The best B12 product I have been able to find is Source Naturals, Advanced B-12 Complex, 5 mg, 60 Tablets which contains both B12's in sublingual form http://www.iherb.com/Source-Naturals-Advanced-B-12-Complex-5-mg-60-Tablets/1470?\ at=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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