I'm not sure I'm doing this reply thing the right way. New to this. :-) I was given a printout on Primage. Says it's "a formulation containing two forms of Vit B-6: pyridoxamine and pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (P5P). (Ordinary vitamin B-6 supplements usually consist of another form, called 'pyridoxine'.) The P5P in our formula slows the body's conversion of pyridoxamine to other substances, thereby prolonging its activity." (Just tried to send this with a link to the printout but got a message that until I send 10 or more posts, I can't include a link. Is there another way, Mrs. D, that I can send this to you? I know, how about if I'm clever with it? Try this. *edit*

When I was buying these things, I asked if the Primage and the others were activated (I'd read on your previous posting, Mrs. D, and also been told by the podiatrist that this is important) and was told yes, they are. I know zero about these things so really need the help of people who know way more than I do. I took my last Metanx today so need to start on these supplements if that's what I'm going to do.

As to blood work, no, I was not given any before starting Metanx, but do get blood work a few times a year. On Mar. 28 my B-12 was 1142 (limits stated on the report are 211-911 pg/mL) so I'm sure the higher number is due to the Metanx. Folate was >20.0. Under "limits" on the report it says ng/mL, and I have no idea what that means. I was told at the nutrition store that an excess of B-12 is not harmful, that it's simply peed out.