I just restocked my B-12. I was shocked to find it hard to get a small dose B-12 . the smallest dose I found was 500 mcgs. The common sizes were 1000, 2500, and 5000 mcgs. The packages promote these larger dosages as needed for proper metabolism.

The methyl version of B-12 is now readily available. It comes in capsules for swallowing and in lozenges for sub-lingual consumption. I decided to change my routine a bit. Now, I take my B-12 lozenge on an empty stomach with my morning L-Tryptophan. I chew it and let is dissolve in my mouth.

Weyhey,

You could ask for a B-12 blood test. It does not tell you how well your body is absorbing B-12 but it will likely tell you if B-12 is present in your blood. The goal is to have a blood level of about 1000 pcgms/mL.

Getting your folate (folic acid) level checked is also helpful. B-12 and folic acid are necessary for nerve repair. Folate levels should be greater than 20.

Regarding government web sites about vitamins. The pharmaceutical industry has tried to negate any value to vitamins as a health aid for decades. This attitude greatly influences the NHS and other government health sites. They established the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) as a guideline. It is more of a bare minimum level to prevent malnutrition, not to promote best health.

Very few vitamins have a toxicity level. Vitamin A is the only vitamin with a serious toxicity issue. Nobody is suggesting high doses of Vitamin A. There is a large field of work regarding mega-nutrition or high dose vitamin supplementation. The dosages in my regimen do not come even close to these mega levels. Too much vitamin C (10 grams a day or more is common ) will cause loose stools but not a health risk.

You will likely see a great benefit to your anxiety levels. The B vitamins are important for helping the brain tolerate stress. Being able to sleep without having to lay there worrying about whether you will wake up will be a great benefit.

As you look at these issues, keep in mind:

1 gram = 1000 mgs ( milligrams ) = 1,000,000 mcgs (micrograms)

1 milligram (mg) = 1000 mcgs (micrograms)

1 gram of liquid (water) is 1 cc (cubic centimeter). This is about 12 drops of water. (some people take B-12 in liquid drop form)

The NHS comment was "Taking 2mg or less a day of vitamin B12 in supplements is unlikely to cause any harm."

They are saying, 2,000 mcgs or less a day of B-12 in supplements is unlikely to cause any harm. My regimen suggests 500 to 1000 mcgs per day. I actually consider my regimen to be very conservative. I do not believe the 'more is better' concept. I follow the take enough to get the good benefit. Taking more than is needed tends to get expensive, too.

So, please try to relax and give supplements a try. Supplements have changed the life of many people as their malnourished brains are given proper nutrition.

btw, Organic foods are not necessarily any better at providing necessary nutrition than non-organic. Organic farm soils can be just as depleted of vitamins as non-organic soils. Plus, environmental toxins (in the air and water) put an extra burden on the body's systems so supplements are more important.

My best to you.