Quote:
Originally Posted by mrsD
If you are not converting some of the Bs to active form, they may show up in the serum as high.
B6 must be activated to P5P. (riboflavin is used for this conversion)
B12 is activated to methylcobalamin
Folic acid is converted to methylfolate.
There are genetic errors that prevent this conversion. You inherit them. They are called MTHFR polymorphisms and I explain it earlier on in this thread.
A doctor came on to another thread here about them recently...
take a look: I have read 10% of people have this, but he claims new info at 30%:
Metanx is an RX vitamin with all 3 activated B's in it. That is what that thread is discussing...generic and OTC versions.
|
Hi My Doctor gave me samples of Metanx last week. He said to start with taking two a day. The Folic acid converted to Methylfolate is 3mg in one pill. I read on another post that it may not be safe to take folate in high levels. I have SF neuropathy in my legs , arms hands and feet with alot of tingling and pins and needles. I wondern if they are safe to take? I dont think I want to ask my doctor because I dont think he would even know. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. scared and worried now...Thank you