Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 If you're only at 301 I would start taking two a day, for a month and then go down to one. See how you feel... with B12 levels, they need to be at the top of the range. When you supplement with B12 you must also supplement with a B complex because you need to keep all the Bs in balance. http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-B-Right-100-Capsules/110?at=0 When do you get tested again for B12 levels? Cheers, JOT - Hi > Had my B12 tested at 301 > range 191-663 > > have been taking natures aid 1000 sublingual B12 for 10 weeks. > > have bought Jarrow Methyl B12 1000 and it says take 1 every 2-3 days > Is this correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Hi Jot I dont get tested again cos Gp says I'm in range. Am self medicating, are the B vits that are in NAX not enough to go along with the B12? B1 B2 B3 B6 20mg B5 60mg all x4 Appreciate your help Cheers Lyn > > If you're only at 301 I would start taking two a day, for a month and then go down to one. See how you feel... with B12 levels, they need to be at the top of the range. When you supplement with B12 you must also supplement with a B complex because you need to keep all the Bs in balance. > > > http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-B-Right-100-Capsules/110?at=0 > > > When do you get tested again for B12 levels? > > Cheers, > JOT > > > - Hi > > Had my B12 tested at 301 > > range 191-663 > > > > have been taking natures aid 1000 sublingual B12 for 10 weeks. > > > > have bought Jarrow Methyl B12 1000 and it says take 1 every 2-3 days > > Is this correct? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Hi Lyn: I just had to look it up to see what NAX has: Ingredients Each tablet typically provides: Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Vitamin B1 (Thiamin HCl) Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (d-calcium Pantothenate) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) Magnesium (Citrate) Zinc (Ascorbate) Chromium Picotinate Bioflavonoids Choline Bitartrate Adrenal tissue concentrate Pituitary tissue concentrate It is missing Folate and missing Biotin......and so I'd have to say these are very important......and B12. If it were me, I'd take an extra B Complex to make sure you get those two in your system. Cheers, JOT > Hi Jot I dont get tested again cos Gp says I'm in range. Am self medicating, are the B vits that are in NAX not enough to go along with the B12? B1 B2 B3 B6 20mg B5 60mg all x4 > Appreciate your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Thank you all cheers lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Hi Christaylor How will I know cos I'm feeling pretty lousy before I start. Cheers Lyn > > remember though, that if you feel worse on methylb12, that you may be someone who does badly on methyl vitamins. moderated to remove old messages!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 trust me, you'll know. you'll probably be ok (most people are) chris > > Hi Christaylor > How will I know cos I'm feeling pretty lousy before I start. > > Cheers Lyn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 It's also worth noting B12 is NOT a daily supplement. The body stores B12 so if you are low take a booster for a few days or a week and you should be fine. Generally speaking B12 supplement once a week is more than enough to ensure good coverage. > > If your B12 is low (and it should be right at the top of the reference > range) you need to boost this level by taking at least 1000mcgs of > sublingual B12..and no, the B vitamins that are in Nutri Adrenal Extra are > not sufficient if you are deficient in B12 - if that makes sense. > > Luv - Sheila > > Hi Jot I dont get tested again cos Gp says I'm in range. Am self medicating, > are the B vits that are in NAX not enough to go along with the B12? B1 B2 B3 > B6 20mg B5 60mg all x4 > Appreciate your help > > Cheers Lyn > > --- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 That is not what the Solgar B12 says on the label. http://www.solgar.co.uk/product/vitamin-b-12-1000ug-nuggets-250-E3230.html > > It's also worth noting B12 is NOT a daily supplement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I'm even more confused, Natures aid 1000ug B12 say take one a day Jarrows Metyl B12 1000mcg says one every 2-3 days. My B12 blood test was 301 range191-663 cheers lyn > > > > It's also worth noting B12 is NOT a daily supplement. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 LOL they would say that wouldnt they if they're selling it. Mind you Solgar are very good. Another thing to consider with B12 (it's a funny thing) it's best to take it sublingual (as mentioned) because under the tongue it's abosrbed in to the blood stream rather than through the stomach, which B12 struggles with. And yet another point to consider. Though your B12 standard blood test may look good, this does not mean you are properly able to absorb B12, especially through the stomach. There is a much better test (the name eludes me) which actually records how much B12 you have absorbed. So if you are showing signs of B12 deficiency and your bloods appear OK, you may wish to check if your body is actually absorbing it in enough quantities. Sorry it's all a bit vague but I did do some serious research years ago but sadly those braincells are long gone > > > > It's also worth noting B12 is NOT a daily supplement. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 > > > > Wires getting a bit crossed here. > > > > When we talk about the need for those suffering with a vitamin B12 > > deficiency, they are the people who need to supplement with 1000mcgs > > sublingual B12 nuggets on a daily basis. > > [Ed] > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 You could just go by the label and see how you feel? > > I'm even more confused, Natures aid 1000ug B12 say take one a day > Jarrows Metyl B12 1000mcg says one every 2-3 days. > > My B12 blood test was 301 range191-663 > > cheers lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Hi L: I wouldn't bother with what your bottle says. That is generalized information. B12 is a water soluble vitamin which gets used up every day in your body. But you can take too much, in that case you may experience overdose symptoms. My B12 levels are good so I take 1000 mcgs every other day to maintain the good levels. If you are low on B12, you will need to supplement more in the beginning to raise your levels and then bring it down a bit to maintain your levels. So, back to my original answer to your question, if I were you I'd take 2 1000mcgs a day for 3-4 weeks, and then I would bring it down to 1000 mcgs a day......See how you feel ......hold steady there for a while until you get new blood labs.....B12 doesn't raise your levels overnight, it will take a while to bring up your levels, slow and steady is the best rule to follow. Cheers, JOT > Hi My message of yesterday semms to have got lost in the ether even though I got a message to say it had been posted. > > > > Anyhow I am more confused than ever now on how often to take the B12 > > > > My natures aid 1000ug says one a day > > My jarrow methyl 1000mcg says every 2-3 days > > > > My blood test was 301 range 191-663 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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