Guest guest Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 GNC makes a liquid Vit B12 that is 1000 mg. Doesn't taste too bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 That's the one I get, too...the one with B-6 and Folic. It still dissolves faster than the Twin Labs B-12. in NJ ************************* > Trader Joe's B-12 dissolves quickly and I do like it. However, when > I compared it to the B-12 that DOES NOT dissolved quickly, I noticed that the one that takes longer also has B-6 and Folic Acid in it. Both B-12 sublinguals are from Trader Joe's. Both offcer 1000 MCG's of B-12. > > I also prefer the B-12 that dissolves quickly, but I am wondering if the one with the B-6 and Folic Acid might be better for us and worth tolerating for the few extra minutes it takes to dissolve? > > Carol G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 For whatever it is worth, re B-12, I started 3.5 years ago doing sublinguals,,,,,,three or four times a week. Think they were 500mcg, not sure now, it is after lunch and I have to be retrained. Over a period of years (and some forgetfulness in there ) after switching to injections after the first year,,,,,,,,I watched my B-12 levels take the long slow slide. What got my attention one day was the inclusion of a paragraph on the bottom of some six month labs about ranges being,,,,,,200 to whatever,,,,,,,BUT,,,,,,,,IT had been reported in some research that levels below 400 had been associated with some emotional roller coaster dips and highs. Well,,,,,that was enuff for me,,,,,,I decided,,,that being below 400,,,,,on top of all the other roller coaster rides I take, was not necessarily a desirable thing for me. So I increased injections from monthly,,,to once every two weeks,,,,more labs,,,,,bit higher than where I wanted to be,,,,,,so changed that again,,,,,to once every three weeks and now consistently for a good while,,,,labs are about the 700 range,,,and that is fine with me. I have read many times about the excess in B-12 not being a threat, etc,,,,,I am not qualified to speak to what is good or bad for me,,,,,let alone anyone else,,,,regarding medical issues, so I cannot address or comment on whether tis good or bad to be in excess of the ranges most labs report re B-12, can just say that for me,,,,,after some trial and error and tweaking,,,,I am satisfied with what I am doing. Just sharing. Dan Slone Surgery 5/2/2000,Yahoo Msg navwriter AIM Navwriter58, ICQ 260890468 B-12 Hi all, I take 2500 mcg. sublingual b-12. For the past three blood tests (9 months now) my levels have been >2000. First I was taking it daily, then three months ago I switched to every other day, now I'm considering once per week. Whaddya think? live each day like it's your last... love like you've never been hurt... Deb in Hazlet, NJ " Debbie Dancer " distal rny September 3, 2002 386/221/165 BMI 60/32.6/24 -165 -92.5 " Angel to Bill, Debbie (10/13/03) Ilene, Roy, and Ro Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 The addition of folic acid and B-6 is to help cardiac conditions. Many people, particularly WLS patients run a folic acid deficiency. If you are taking 1000 mcg of B-12, it is doubtful that it makes any difference if you let it fully dissolve under your tongue or chew it up and let it stay they for a while. I chew mine up. My B-12 level is in the 800s, which is high normal. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com carolg_il wrote: > Trader Joe's B-12 dissolves quickly and I do like it. However, when > I compared it to the B-12 that DOES NOT dissolved quickly, I noticed > that the one that takes longer also has B-6 and Folic Acid in it. > Both B-12 sublinguals are from Trader Joe's. Both offcer 1000 MCG's > of B-12. > > I also prefer the B-12 that dissolves quickly, but I am wondering if > the one with the B-6 and Folic Acid might be better for us and worth > tolerating for the few extra minutes it takes to dissolve? > > Carol G. > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 I only indicated that my B-12 levels were " fine " so as to not get into a big lengthy numbers or post. My levels are excellent I should have said and I have a fantastic doctor that deals with gastric bypass patients. One of his nurses is also a gastric patient and he is more than just " familiar " with the whole process. If numbers are needed before I post then I will be sure and have all that info next time. Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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