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Originally Posted by mrsD
In Japan, 550 is the cut off for "normal". They have higher standards than USA.
You should strive for 1000 or more since you have significant issues.
It takes time...and be sure to take that B12 on an empty stomach. There
should be nothing in your GI tract to interfere with absorption. Only a small
percentage is absorbed with each dose.
How long have you been using the B12 at 5mg range when you had your test?
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So how low is too low? I've been searching online, but haven't really found a solid answer.
I'm 20 years old and went to the emergency room a few months ago with dizziness, fatigue, and pain and numbness in my hands and feet. After an MRI of my brain blood tests, I was told they didn't know what was going on and to see a neurologist if I was "that concerned." I went and they said according to my blood tests from the ER, my b12 levels are "lower than preferred." They were like 246.
They didn't really say anything, other than to take a vitamin. I haven't been taking it every day, but I feel like I should be doing more. I'm going to go back to a doctor soon and see what they think/ask for some b12 shots. Is that reasonable? Am I worrying too much?